Does VALSARTAN Cause Atrial fibrillation? 375 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 375 reports of Atrial fibrillation have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
375
Reports of Atrial fibrillation with VALSARTAN
1.7%
of all VALSARTAN reports
36
Deaths
246
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Atrial fibrillation From VALSARTAN?
Of the 375 reports, 36 (9.6%) resulted in death, 246 (65.6%) required hospitalization, and 44 (11.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Atrial fibrillation Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 375 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 Atrial fibrillation?
APIXABAN (5,690)
IBRUTINIB (3,671)
LENALIDOMIDE (2,704)
RITUXIMAB (2,100)
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (2,062)
RIVAROXABAN (2,027)
ADALIMUMAB (1,709)
METOPROLOL (1,462)
DEXAMETHASONE (1,461)
METHOTREXATE (1,411)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Atrial fibrillation Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL