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Does NAPROXEN Cause Myositis? 202 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 202 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with NAPROXEN (Naproxen Sodium). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for NAPROXEN.

202
Reports of Myositis with NAPROXEN
0.4%
of all NAPROXEN reports
186
Deaths
193
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From NAPROXEN?

Of the 202 reports, 186 (92.1%) resulted in death, 193 (95.5%) required hospitalization, and 185 (91.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for NAPROXEN. However, 202 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which NAPROXEN Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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