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TRUVADA: 384 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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384
Total FAERS Reports
45 (11.7%)
Deaths Reported
117
Hospitalizations
384
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
20
Life-Threatening
12
Disabilities

First Report: 20040910 · Latest Report: 20140607

What Are the Most Common TRUVADA Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Foetal exposure during pregnancy
41 reports (10.7%)
#2 Most Reported
Renal failure acute
20 reports (5.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Premature baby
19 reports (4.9%)

All TRUVADA Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 41 10.7% 10 8
Renal failure acute 20 5.2% 2 17
Premature baby 19 5.0% 6 4
Thrombocytopenia 16 4.2% 5 11
Exposure during pregnancy 15 3.9% 1 0
Abortion spontaneous 14 3.7% 0 0
Anaemia 14 3.7% 5 10
Diarrhoea 13 3.4% 1 5
Jaundice 11 2.9% 4 7
Pancytopenia 11 2.9% 4 9
Vomiting 11 2.9% 1 6
Fanconi syndrome acquired 10 2.6% 0 2
Lipodystrophy acquired 10 2.6% 0 4
Nausea 10 2.6% 1 4
Pyrexia 10 2.6% 4 7
Renal failure 10 2.6% 1 6
Stillbirth 10 2.6% 5 0
Cholestasis 9 2.3% 0 5
Nephrolithiasis 9 2.3% 1 4
Asthenia 8 2.1% 2 8

Who Reports TRUVADA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 41.5 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is TRUVADA Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2004 2 0 0
2005 3 0 1
2006 1 0 0
2007 13 2 6
2008 8 0 4
2009 8 0 2
2010 8 2 4
2011 10 0 6
2012 26 2 8
2013 109 16 50
2014 62 8 23

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What Is TRUVADA Used For?

IndicationReports
Hiv infection 218
Product used for unknown indication 50
Antiretroviral therapy 30
Maternal exposure timing unspecified 25
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 13
Prophylaxis against hiv infection 13
Hiv test positive 5

TRUVADA vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

TRUVADA vs TRYPTOPHAN TRUVADA vs TUBERCULIN PURIFIED PROTEIN DERIVATIVE TRUVADA vs TUCATINIB TRUVADA vs TUCIDINOSTAT TRUVADA vs TYKERB TRUVADA vs TYLENOL TRUVADA vs TYROTHRICIN TRUVADA vs TYSABRI TRUVADA vs TYVASO TRUVADA vs UBIDECARENONE

Official FDA Label for TRUVADA

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.