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Does NIFEDIPINE Cause Syncope? 67 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 67 reports of Syncope have been filed in association with NIFEDIPINE (Nifedipine). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for NIFEDIPINE.

67
Reports of Syncope with NIFEDIPINE
0.8%
of all NIFEDIPINE reports
7
Deaths
42
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Syncope From NIFEDIPINE?

Of the 67 reports, 7 (10.4%) resulted in death, 42 (62.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Syncope Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Syncope 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 Syncope?

AMBRISENTAN (2,140) TREPROSTINIL (1,908) ADALIMUMAB (1,795) FUROSEMIDE (1,431) LENALIDOMIDE (1,280) BISOPROLOL (1,279) METOPROLOL (1,251) AMLODIPINE (1,224) ASPIRIN (1,193) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,163)

Which NIFEDIPINE Alternatives Have Lower Syncope 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 Syncope Reports All Drugs Causing Syncope NIFEDIPINE Demographics