Does VALSARTAN Cause Neuralgia? 52 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 52 reports of Neuralgia have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
52
Reports of Neuralgia with VALSARTAN
0.2%
of all VALSARTAN reports
4
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Neuralgia From VALSARTAN?
Of the 52 reports, 4 (7.7%) resulted in death, 34 (65.4%) required hospitalization, and 6 (11.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Neuralgia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 52 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 Neuralgia?
PREGABALIN (1,187)
ADALIMUMAB (760)
GABAPENTIN (758)
CIPROFLOXACIN (720)
LENALIDOMIDE (579)
OCRELIZUMAB (440)
RITUXIMAB (424)
METHOTREXATE (372)
ETANERCEPT (368)
PREDNISONE (330)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Neuralgia Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL