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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Pruritus? 4,515 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 4,515 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 8.0% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

4,515
Reports of Pruritus with LEFLUNOMIDE
8.0%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
1,043
Deaths
1,816
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 4,515 reports, 1,043 (23.1%) resulted in death, 1,816 (40.2%) required hospitalization, and 1,328 (29.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE.

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 Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

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

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LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Pruritus Reports All Drugs Causing Pruritus LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics