Valsartan

Common brands: Diovan, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Bayer Low Dose

Top reporter: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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103,294
Total Reports
27,719
Serious Reports
9,485
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.18%)

Patient Demographics

Male
40,020
Female
56,621

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Valsartan.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 6,279
6.0%
2 FATIGUE 5,551
5.3%
3 DIZZINESS 5,305
5.0%
4 DYSPNOEA 5,289
5.0%
5 NAUSEA 5,210
5.0%
6 DIARRHOEA 4,634
4.4%
7 HEADACHE 4,557
4.3%
8 HYPERTENSION 4,311
4.1%
9 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 4,237
4.0%
10 PAIN 3,834
3.6%
11 FALL 3,619
3.4%
12 ASTHENIA 3,608
3.4%
13 MALAISE 3,602
3.4%
14 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 3,194
3.0%
15 ARTHRALGIA 2,993
2.8%
16 OFF LABEL USE 2,972
2.8%
17 COUGH 2,943
2.8%
18 VOMITING 2,914
2.8%
19 PNEUMONIA 2,871
2.7%
20 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,861
2.7%
21 HYPOTENSION 2,786
2.7%
22 DEATH 2,762
2.6%
23 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 2,638
2.5%
24 RENAL FAILURE 2,513
2.4%
25 ANAEMIA 2,474
2.4%
26 PYREXIA 2,443
2.3%
27 PRURITUS 2,201
2.1%
28 RASH 2,198
2.1%
29 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 2,169
2.1%
30 CHEST PAIN 2,140
2.0%

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.