Does TELMISARTAN Cause Photophobia? 159 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 159 reports of Photophobia have been filed in association with TELMISARTAN (telmisartan). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for TELMISARTAN.
159
Reports of Photophobia with TELMISARTAN
2.7%
of all TELMISARTAN reports
153
Deaths
0
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Photophobia From TELMISARTAN?
Of the 159 reports, 153 (96.2%) resulted in death, and 1 (0.6%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Photophobia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for TELMISARTAN. However, 159 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does TELMISARTAN Cause?
Drug ineffective (685)
Dizziness (569)
Dyspnoea (556)
Headache (508)
Fall (500)
Nausea (486)
Hypertension (477)
Blood pressure increased (473)
Diarrhoea (467)
Malaise (458)
What Other Drugs Cause Photophobia?
CENEGERMIN-BKBJ (1,065)
ADALIMUMAB (578)
DUPILUMAB (526)
ETANERCEPT (448)
PREGABALIN (408)
HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (391)
ACETAMINOPHEN (380)
METHOTREXATE (376)
CYCLOSPORINE (321)
TOCILIZUMAB (303)
Which TELMISARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Photophobia Risk?
TELMISARTAN vs TELOTRISTAT ETHYL
TELMISARTAN vs TEMAZEPAM
TELMISARTAN vs TEMODAR
TELMISARTAN vs TEMOZOLOMIDE
TELMISARTAN vs TEMSIROLIMUS