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Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause Neuritis? 42 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 42 reports of Neuritis have been filed in association with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for SULFAMETHOXAZOLE.

42
Reports of Neuritis with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
1.0%
of all SULFAMETHOXAZOLE reports
11
Deaths
20
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Neuritis From SULFAMETHOXAZOLE?

Of the 42 reports, 11 (26.2%) resulted in death, 20 (47.6%) required hospitalization, and 41 (97.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Neuritis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause?

Rash (2,137) Fatigue (2,096) Pyrexia (2,046) Swelling (2,024) Infection (2,018) Joint swelling (2,017) Hypersensitivity (2,000) Dyspnoea (1,984) Folliculitis (1,975) Impaired healing (1,974)

What Other Drugs Cause Neuritis?

LEVOFLOXACIN (212) PREDNISONE (198) CALCIUM (196) ALBUTEROL (194) MAGNESIUM (186) METFORMIN (181) AZATHIOPRINE (180) ALENDRONATE (177) FUROSEMIDE (176) BUDESONIDE (175)

Which SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Neuritis Risk?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFANILAMIDE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFASALAZINE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFATHIAZOLE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFISOMIDINE

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