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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Acne? 200 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 200 reports of Acne have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

200
Reports of Acne with SULFASALAZINE
0.5%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 200 reports, 2 (1.0%) required hospitalization, and 126 (63.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFASALAZINE. However, 200 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does SULFASALAZINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (22,365) Rheumatoid arthritis (15,136) Drug intolerance (11,530) Pain (11,309) Fatigue (9,684) Joint swelling (9,673) Rash (8,739) Contraindicated product administered (8,698) Arthralgia (8,527) Abdominal discomfort (8,404)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

ADAPALENE (40,188) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?

SULFASALAZINE vs SULFATHIAZOLE SULFASALAZINE vs SULFISOMIDINE SULFASALAZINE vs SULFUR SULFASALAZINE vs SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE SULFASALAZINE vs SULINDAC

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