ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR and COUGH

Overview

COUGH is the #3 most commonly reported adverse reaction for ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR, manufactured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. There are 579 FDA adverse event reports linking ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR to COUGH. This represents approximately 3.0% of all 19,269 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR who experience cough should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

COUGH is a less commonly reported adverse event for ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR

In addition to cough, the following adverse reactions have been reported for ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR:

• INFECTIVE PULMONARY EXACERBATION OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS — 777 reports
• HEADACHE — 747 reports
• ANXIETY — 575 reports
• RASH — 560 reports
• PRODUCTIVE COUGH — 519 reports
• FATIGUE — 513 reports
• WEIGHT INCREASED — 494 reports
• CYSTIC FIBROSIS — 475 reports
• ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER — 460 reports
• DEPRESSION — 418 reports

Other Drugs Associated with COUGH

The following drugs have also been linked to cough in FDA adverse event reports:

Does ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR cause COUGH?

COUGH has been reported as an adverse event in 579 FDA reports for ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is COUGH with ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR?

COUGH accounts for approximately 3.0% of all adverse event reports for ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.

What should I do if I experience COUGH while taking ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR?

If you experience cough while taking ELEXACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND IVACAFTOR, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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