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Does NAPROXEN Cause Herpes zoster? 99 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 99 reports of Herpes zoster have been filed in association with NAPROXEN (Naproxen Sodium). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for NAPROXEN.

99
Reports of Herpes zoster with NAPROXEN
0.2%
of all NAPROXEN reports
0
Deaths
23
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Herpes zoster From NAPROXEN?

Of the 99 reports, 23 (23.2%) required hospitalization.

Is Herpes zoster Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Herpes zoster is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for NAPROXEN.

What Other Side Effects Does NAPROXEN Cause?

Drug ineffective (12,416) Product use issue (4,865) Off label use (4,434) Drug hypersensitivity (4,160) Pain (4,140) Nausea (4,139) Vomiting (3,889) Fatigue (3,659) Diarrhoea (3,498) Dizziness (3,460)

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 NAPROXEN Alternatives Have Lower Herpes zoster Risk?

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