Does VALSARTAN Cause Intervertebral disc degeneration? 38 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 38 reports of Intervertebral disc degeneration have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
38
Reports of Intervertebral disc degeneration with VALSARTAN
0.2%
of all VALSARTAN reports
2
Deaths
36
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Intervertebral disc degeneration From VALSARTAN?
Of the 38 reports, 2 (5.3%) resulted in death, 36 (94.7%) required hospitalization, and 11 (28.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Intervertebral disc degeneration Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 38 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 Intervertebral disc degeneration?
ADALIMUMAB (873)
ALENDRONATE (339)
ETANERCEPT (311)
METHOTREXATE (308)
EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (210)
PREGABALIN (204)
PREDNISONE (202)
RITUXIMAB (200)
OXYCODONE (184)
SODIUM OXYBATE (178)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Intervertebral disc degeneration Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL