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NEXIUM: 1,956 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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1,956
Total FAERS Reports
68 (3.5%)
Deaths Reported
605
Hospitalizations
1,956
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
25
Life-Threatening
324
Disabilities

First Report: 19460527 · Latest Report: 20140616

What Are the Most Common NEXIUM Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Osteoporosis
605 reports (30.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug dose omission
457 reports (23.4%)
#3 Most Reported
Multiple fractures
346 reports (17.7%)

All NEXIUM Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Osteoporosis 605 30.9% 22 338
Drug dose omission 457 23.4% 1 95
Multiple fractures 346 17.7% 14 190
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 344 17.6% 1 58
Arthritis 318 16.3% 9 169
Off label use 307 15.7% 2 73
Bone disorder 294 15.0% 15 168
Drug ineffective 289 14.8% 2 52
Intentional product misuse 254 13.0% 3 31
Depression 243 12.4% 5 145
Fall 233 11.9% 5 147
Dyspepsia 229 11.7% 0 41
Malaise 191 9.8% 2 44
Osteoarthritis 183 9.4% 5 110
Osteopenia 180 9.2% 5 104
Vitamin d deficiency 166 8.5% 2 103
Foot fracture 150 7.7% 4 97
Abdominal pain upper 124 6.3% 0 33
Diabetes mellitus 124 6.3% 4 59
Calcium deficiency 123 6.3% 5 77

Who Reports NEXIUM Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 57.0 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is NEXIUM Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 19 0 13
2001 46 1 16
2002 36 0 17
2003 58 1 29
2004 60 1 28
2005 60 1 27
2006 57 2 39
2007 87 3 51
2008 80 3 35
2009 108 3 50
2010 111 1 49
2011 107 3 34
2012 95 0 29
2013 302 13 76
2014 178 10 51

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What Is NEXIUM Used For?

IndicationReports
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 1,209
Dyspepsia 170
Hiatus hernia 71
Barrett's oesophagus 60
Ulcer 50
Gastric disorder 49
Gastritis 42
Gastric ulcer 34
Abdominal discomfort 25
Abdominal pain upper 22

NEXIUM vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for NEXIUM

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.