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PLAQUENIL: 79 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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79
Total FAERS Reports
4 (5.1%)
Deaths Reported
17
Hospitalizations
79
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities

First Report: 2001 · Latest Report: 20140614

What Are the Most Common PLAQUENIL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
13 reports (16.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Fatigue
11 reports (13.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Pain
7 reports (8.9%)

All PLAQUENIL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 13 16.5% 0 1
Fatigue 11 13.9% 0 1
Drug ineffective 7 8.9% 0 3
Pain 7 8.9% 0 2
Musculoskeletal stiffness 6 7.6% 0 1
Nausea 6 7.6% 0 2
Pruritus 6 7.6% 1 4
Arthralgia 5 6.3% 0 1
Headache 5 6.3% 0 1
Weight increased 5 6.3% 0 1

Who Reports PLAQUENIL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 56.4 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is PLAQUENIL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2001 1 0 1
2003 1 0 0
2007 1 1 1
2008 1 0 0
2009 1 1 1
2010 3 0 1
2012 10 0 1
2013 23 0 5
2014 7 1 4

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What Is PLAQUENIL Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 20
Rheumatoid arthritis 13

Official FDA Label for PLAQUENIL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.