Does NORVASC Cause Blindness? 10 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with NORVASC. This represents 2.4% of all adverse event reports for NORVASC.
10
Reports of Blindness with NORVASC
2.4%
of all NORVASC reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Blindness From NORVASC?
Of the 10 reports, 1 (10.0%) required hospitalization, and 3 (30.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for NORVASC. However, 10 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does NORVASC Cause?
Drug hypersensitivity (85)
Death (33)
Headache (22)
Hypertension (19)
Cough (18)
Drug ineffective (16)
Malaise (15)
Cerebrovascular accident (14)
Blood pressure inadequately controlled (13)
Dyspnoea (13)
What Other Drugs Cause Blindness?
ADALIMUMAB (1,599)
AFLIBERCEPT (1,337)
BEVACIZUMAB (847)
INSULIN GLARGINE (837)
APIXABAN (789)
INSULIN LISPRO (760)
RANIBIZUMAB (760)
ETANERCEPT (669)
PREGABALIN (646)
ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)