Does VALSARTAN Cause Hypothyroidism? 204 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 204 reports of Hypothyroidism have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
204
Reports of Hypothyroidism with VALSARTAN
0.9%
of all VALSARTAN reports
42
Deaths
122
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypothyroidism From VALSARTAN?
Of the 204 reports, 42 (20.6%) resulted in death, 122 (59.8%) required hospitalization, and 77 (37.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypothyroidism Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 204 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 Hypothyroidism?
PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,326)
LEVOTHYROXINE (2,107)
NIVOLUMAB (1,939)
LENVATINIB (1,375)
ATEZOLIZUMAB (881)
ALBUTEROL (877)
CARBOPLATIN (830)
IPILIMUMAB (770)
AMIODARONE (764)
PREDNISONE (739)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Hypothyroidism Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL