Does VALSARTAN Cause Arthralgia? 595 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 595 reports of Arthralgia have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
595
Reports of Arthralgia with VALSARTAN
2.7%
of all VALSARTAN reports
38
Deaths
296
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Arthralgia From VALSARTAN?
Of the 595 reports, 38 (6.4%) resulted in death, 296 (49.7%) required hospitalization, and 101 (17.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Arthralgia Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Arthralgia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN.
What Other Side Effects Does VALSARTAN Cause?
Drug ineffective (1,845)
Blood pressure increased (1,682)
Dizziness (1,527)
Headache (1,361)
Hypertension (1,341)
Acute kidney injury (1,301)
Dyspnoea (1,239)
Fatigue (1,156)
Malaise (1,139)
Hypotension (1,032)
What Other Drugs Cause Arthralgia?
ADALIMUMAB (35,592)
ETANERCEPT (27,429)
METHOTREXATE (21,831)
ABATACEPT (18,536)
TOFACITINIB (15,640)
TOCILIZUMAB (15,536)
DUPILUMAB (15,176)
SECUKINUMAB (13,769)
INFLIXIMAB (13,441)
RITUXIMAB (12,529)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Arthralgia Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL