Ascorbic Acid

Common brands: Ascor, Skin Renewing Serum, Vitamin D, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81

Top reporter: Mcguff Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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22,849
Total Reports
7,292
Serious Reports
2,570
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.25%)

Patient Demographics

Male
7,972
Female
13,592

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Ascorbic Acid.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 2,301
6.0%
2 PAIN 2,083
5.5%
3 NAUSEA 1,969
5.2%
4 DIARRHOEA 1,804
4.7%
5 HEADACHE 1,793
4.7%
6 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,755
4.6%
7 DYSPNOEA 1,656
4.4%
8 VOMITING 1,547
4.1%
9 OFF LABEL USE 1,507
4.0%
10 ASTHENIA 1,457
3.8%
11 RASH 1,391
3.7%
12 DIZZINESS 1,329
3.5%
13 ARTHRALGIA 1,269
3.3%
14 PRURITUS 1,146
3.0%
15 PYREXIA 1,135
3.0%
16 HYPERTENSION 1,034
2.7%
17 INSOMNIA 1,017
2.7%
18 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,006
2.6%
19 PNEUMONIA 987
2.6%
20 JOINT SWELLING 984
2.6%
21 FALL 978
2.6%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 970
2.6%
23 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 931
2.4%
24 BACK PAIN 910
2.4%
25 MALAISE 881
2.3%
26 ANXIETY 856
2.3%
27 CONSTIPATION 851
2.2%
28 CHEST PAIN 841
2.2%
29 HYPERSENSITIVITY 828
2.2%
30 ABDOMINAL PAIN 822
2.2%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.