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
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Is XELJANZ Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 709 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 15 |
| Arthritis | 6 |
XELJANZ vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
XELJANZ vs XELODA
XELJANZ vs XENAZINE
XELJANZ vs XEPLION
XELJANZ vs XEROQUEL
XELJANZ vs XGEVA
XELJANZ vs XIPAMIDE
XELJANZ vs XOLAIR
XELJANZ vs XTANDI
XELJANZ vs XYLAZINE
XELJANZ vs XYLOMETAZOLINE
Official FDA Label for XELJANZ
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.