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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Osteopenia? 232 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 232 reports of Osteopenia have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

232
Reports of Osteopenia with SULFASALAZINE
0.6%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
0
Deaths
207
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Osteopenia From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 232 reports, 207 (89.2%) required hospitalization.

Is Osteopenia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFASALAZINE. However, 232 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 Osteopenia?

EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (3,892) EFAVIRENZ\EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (2,639) TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (2,229) COBICISTAT\ELVITEGRAVIR\EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (1,070) EMTRICITABINE\RILPIVIRINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (886) METHOTREXATE (591) ALENDRONATE (590) ADALIMUMAB (499) ETANERCEPT (423) PREDNISONE (382)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Osteopenia Risk?

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

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