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Does NIFEDIPINE Cause Headache? 317 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 317 reports of Headache have been filed in association with NIFEDIPINE (Nifedipine). This represents 3.8% of all adverse event reports for NIFEDIPINE.

317
Reports of Headache with NIFEDIPINE
3.8%
of all NIFEDIPINE reports
8
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From NIFEDIPINE?

Of the 317 reports, 8 (2.5%) resulted in death, 92 (29.0%) required hospitalization, and 15 (4.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does NIFEDIPINE Cause?

Foetal exposure during pregnancy (927) Drug ineffective (883) Premature baby (791) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (704) Premature delivery (555) Exposure during pregnancy (524) Hypotension (505) Off label use (474) Drug hypersensitivity (459) Completed suicide (431)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which NIFEDIPINE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

NIFEDIPINE vs NILOTINIB NIFEDIPINE vs NIMESULIDE NIFEDIPINE vs NIMODIPINE NIFEDIPINE vs NINTEDANIB NIFEDIPINE vs NINTEDANIB ESYLATE

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NIFEDIPINE Full Profile All Headache Reports All Drugs Causing Headache NIFEDIPINE Demographics