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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Herpes zoster? 776 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 776 reports of Herpes zoster have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

776
Reports of Herpes zoster with LEFLUNOMIDE
1.4%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
59
Deaths
172
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Herpes zoster From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 776 reports, 59 (7.6%) resulted in death, 172 (22.2%) required hospitalization, and 98 (12.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Herpes zoster Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 776 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,396) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,886) Pain (15,594) Drug intolerance (14,142) Joint swelling (13,026) Fatigue (11,959) Arthralgia (11,880) Rash (11,239) Contraindicated product administered (11,206) Abdominal discomfort (10,333)

What Other Drugs Cause Herpes zoster?

ADALIMUMAB (3,783) TOFACITINIB (3,575) ETANERCEPT (3,129) METHOTREXATE (2,589) RITUXIMAB (2,228) INFLIXIMAB (2,081) LENALIDOMIDE (1,762) TOCILIZUMAB (1,676) OCRELIZUMAB (1,433) ABATACEPT (1,395)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Herpes zoster Risk?

LEFLUNOMIDE vs LEMBOREXANT LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENACAPAVIR LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENALIDOMIDE LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENIOLISIB LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENOGRASTIM

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LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Herpes zoster Reports All Drugs Causing Herpes zoster LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics