Does VALSARTAN Cause Ascites? 42 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 42 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
42
Reports of Ascites with VALSARTAN
0.2%
of all VALSARTAN reports
10
Deaths
39
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Ascites From VALSARTAN?
Of the 42 reports, 10 (23.8%) resulted in death, 39 (92.9%) required hospitalization, and 6 (14.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 42 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
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 Ascites?
BEVACIZUMAB (1,067)
RIBAVIRIN (1,025)
TREPROSTINIL (672)
ACETAMINOPHEN (599)
SOFOSBUVIR (598)
PACLITAXEL (581)
LETROZOLE (579)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (561)
OXALIPLATIN (533)
METHOTREXATE (521)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Ascites Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL