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XELJANZ: 1,121 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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1,121
Total FAERS Reports
17 (1.5%)
Deaths Reported
69
Hospitalizations
1,121
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities

First Report: 19570111 · Latest Report: 20140623

What Are the Most Common XELJANZ Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
129 reports (11.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Headache
98 reports (8.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Fatigue
77 reports (6.9%)

All XELJANZ Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 129 11.5% 1 5
Headache 98 8.7% 1 3
Fatigue 77 6.9% 0 2
Diarrhoea 71 6.3% 1 3
Pain 70 6.2% 1 7
Nausea 62 5.5% 0 3
Arthralgia 55 4.9% 1 5
Rheumatoid arthritis 51 4.6% 0 2
Malaise 50 4.5% 0 3
Pain in extremity 42 3.8% 0 0
Abdominal discomfort 41 3.7% 0 0
Cough 37 3.3% 0 0
Nasopharyngitis 35 3.1% 0 2
Rash 32 2.9% 2 3
Abdominal pain upper 31 2.8% 0 0
Joint swelling 31 2.8% 1 3
Alopecia 29 2.6% 0 1
Herpes zoster 28 2.5% 0 2
Dyspnoea 27 2.4% 0 4
Dizziness 26 2.3% 0 1

Who Reports XELJANZ Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 59.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is XELJANZ Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2006 1 0 0
2008 1 0 0
2010 1 0 1
2011 3 0 1
2012 3 0 1
2013 217 4 22
2014 335 4 22

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What Is XELJANZ Used For?

IndicationReports
Rheumatoid arthritis 709
Product used for unknown indication 15
Arthritis 6

XELJANZ vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for XELJANZ

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.