Does VALSARTAN Cause Macular degeneration? 231 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 231 reports of Macular degeneration have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
231
Reports of Macular degeneration with VALSARTAN
1.1%
of all VALSARTAN reports
1
Deaths
93
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Macular degeneration From VALSARTAN?
Of the 231 reports, 1 (0.4%) resulted in death, 93 (40.3%) required hospitalization.
Is Macular degeneration Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 231 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 Macular degeneration?
ADALIMUMAB (1,407)
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (828)
PREGABALIN (826)
PREDNISONE (821)
BUDESONIDE (820)
MESALAMINE (810)
METRONIDAZOLE (796)
ATORVASTATIN (794)
ACETAMINOPHEN (793)
ALPRAZOLAM (792)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Macular degeneration Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL