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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Headache? 4,407 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 4,407 reports of Headache have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 11.0% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

4,407
Reports of Headache with SULFASALAZINE
11.0%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
1,324
Deaths
2,005
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 4,407 reports, 1,324 (30.0%) resulted in death, 2,005 (45.5%) required hospitalization, and 1,484 (33.7%) 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 SULFASALAZINE.

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 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 SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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

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