Does VALSARTAN Cause Hypoglycaemia? 91 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 91 reports of Hypoglycaemia have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
91
Reports of Hypoglycaemia with VALSARTAN
0.4%
of all VALSARTAN reports
3
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypoglycaemia From VALSARTAN?
Of the 91 reports, 3 (3.3%) resulted in death, 61 (67.0%) required hospitalization, and 12 (13.2%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypoglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 91 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 Hypoglycaemia?
METFORMIN (5,047)
INSULIN GLARGINE (4,212)
INSULIN LISPRO (2,141)
INSULIN ASPART (1,647)
GLIMEPIRIDE (1,403)
INSULIN HUMAN (1,350)
INSULIN DEGLUDEC (762)
GLICLAZIDE (756)
ACETAMINOPHEN (684)
SITAGLIPTIN (674)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Hypoglycaemia Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL