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Salsalate (Salsalate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

In two well-controlled clinical trials, the following reversible adverse experiences characteristic of salicylates were most commonly reported with salsalate (n-280 pts; listed in descending order of frequency): tinnitus, nausea, hearing impairment, rash, and vertigo. These common symptoms of salicylates, i.e., tinnitus or reversible hearing impairment, are often used as a guide to therapy.

Although cause-and-effect relationships have not been established, spontaneous reports over a ten-year period have included the following additional medically significant adverse experiences: abdominal pain, abnormal hepatic function, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, decreased creatinine clearance, diarrhea, G.I. bleeding, hepatitis, hypotension, nephritis and urticaria.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED SALSALATE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Salsalate. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Salsalate side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-11-06

Patient: 43 year old female

Reactions: Therapeutic Response Decreased, Abdominal Discomfort, Back Pain, Diarrhoea, Chest Pain

Suspect drug(s):
Salsalate

Enbrel
    Dosage: 50 mg, qwk
    Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Start date: 2011-02-10

Zonisamide



Possible Salsalate side effects / adverse reactions in 90 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-04-05

Patient: 90 year old male

Reactions: Haematuria

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Warfarin Sodium
    Dosage: 5mg hs po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2009-06-03
    End date: 2011-01-29

Salsalate
    Dosage: 500 mg every day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2009-06-03
    End date: 2012-01-29



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2009-09-14

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