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Does PRAVASTATIN Cause Headache? 448 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 448 reports of Headache have been filed in association with PRAVASTATIN (Pravastatin Sodium). This represents 5.4% of all adverse event reports for PRAVASTATIN.

448
Reports of Headache with PRAVASTATIN
5.4%
of all PRAVASTATIN reports
189
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From PRAVASTATIN?

Of the 448 reports, 189 (42.2%) resulted in death, 34 (7.6%) required hospitalization, and 7 (1.6%) 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 PRAVASTATIN.

What Other Side Effects Does PRAVASTATIN Cause?

Myalgia (1,290) Arthralgia (570) Dyspnoea (514) Fatigue (500) Drug hypersensitivity (493) Diarrhoea (478) Pruritus (432) Nausea (420) Dizziness (413) Malaise (379)

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 PRAVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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