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Does THALIDOMIDE Cause Facial paralysis? 12 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 12 reports of Facial paralysis have been filed in association with THALIDOMIDE (Thalomid). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for THALIDOMIDE.

12
Reports of Facial paralysis with THALIDOMIDE
0.1%
of all THALIDOMIDE reports
0
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Facial paralysis From THALIDOMIDE?

Of the 12 reports, 7 (58.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (8.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Facial paralysis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for THALIDOMIDE. However, 12 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does THALIDOMIDE Cause?

Plasma cell myeloma (1,652) Off label use (1,356) Death (1,161) Neuropathy peripheral (1,068) Drug ineffective (789) Pneumonia (694) Fatigue (643) Constipation (461) Thrombocytopenia (429) Neutropenia (420)

What Other Drugs Cause Facial paralysis?

ADALIMUMAB (382) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (305) METHOTREXATE (304) NIVOLUMAB (171) ETANERCEPT (169) RITUXIMAB (151) SECUKINUMAB (140) PREDNISONE (139) ASPIRIN (127) FINGOLIMOD (121)

Which THALIDOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Facial paralysis Risk?

THALIDOMIDE vs THALOMID THALIDOMIDE vs THEOPHYLLINE THALIDOMIDE vs THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS THALIDOMIDE vs THIAMINE THALIDOMIDE vs THIOCOLCHICOSIDE

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THALIDOMIDE Full Profile All Facial paralysis Reports All Drugs Causing Facial paralysis THALIDOMIDE Demographics