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Does NAPROXEN Cause Skin necrosis? 94 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 94 reports of Skin necrosis have been filed in association with NAPROXEN (Naproxen Sodium). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for NAPROXEN.

94
Reports of Skin necrosis with NAPROXEN
0.2%
of all NAPROXEN reports
0
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Skin necrosis From NAPROXEN?

Of the 94 reports, 92 (97.9%) required hospitalization, and 19 (20.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Skin necrosis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Skin necrosis 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 Skin necrosis?

METHOTREXATE (620) ADALIMUMAB (576) RITUXIMAB (565) TOCILIZUMAB (530) ABATACEPT (528) LEFLUNOMIDE (525) ETANERCEPT (493) INFLIXIMAB (491) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (482) CODEINE (481)

Which NAPROXEN Alternatives Have Lower Skin necrosis Risk?

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