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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Constipation? 222 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 222 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

222
Reports of Constipation with SULFASALAZINE
0.6%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
0
Deaths
54
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 222 reports, 54 (24.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFASALAZINE. However, 222 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 Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

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

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