HYDROQUINONE and HYPERSENSITIVITY

6 reports of this reaction

0.5% of all HYDROQUINONE reports

#90 most reported adverse reaction

Overview

HYPERSENSITIVITY is the #90 most commonly reported adverse reaction for HYDROQUINONE, manufactured by Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC. There are 6 FDA adverse event reports linking HYDROQUINONE to HYPERSENSITIVITY. This represents approximately 0.5% of all 1,310 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking HYDROQUINONE who experience hypersensitivity 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

HYPERSENSITIVITY6 of 1,310 reports

HYPERSENSITIVITY is a less commonly reported adverse event for HYDROQUINONE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of HYDROQUINONE

In addition to hypersensitivity, the following adverse reactions have been reported for HYDROQUINONE:

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF SKIN — 44 reports
FATIGUE — 43 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 42 reports
PAIN — 41 reports
PRURITUS — 35 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION — 34 reports
OFF LABEL USE — 32 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED — 31 reports
ANXIETY — 30 reports
ARTHRALGIA — 27 reports

Other Drugs Associated with HYPERSENSITIVITY

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

ABACAVIR SULFATE ABATACEPT ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE, PYRILAMINE MALEATE ACETAMINOPHEN, IBUPROFEN ADAPALENE ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE .ALPHA. TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL , ASCORBIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID, NIACIN, PYRIDOXINE, RIBOFLAVIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A AND VITAMIN D ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY APREPITANT ARNICA MONTANA AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, AND OCTOCRYLENE AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, AND OXYBENZONE AVOBENZONE, OCTISALATE, AND OCTOCRYLENE BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE BENRALIZUMAB

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HYDROQUINONE cause HYPERSENSITIVITY?

HYPERSENSITIVITY has been reported as an adverse event in 6 FDA reports for HYDROQUINONE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is HYPERSENSITIVITY with HYDROQUINONE?

HYPERSENSITIVITY accounts for approximately 0.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROQUINONE, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience HYPERSENSITIVITY while taking HYDROQUINONE?

If you experience hypersensitivity while taking HYDROQUINONE, 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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Disclaimer: This analysis is based on FDA adverse event reports and is for informational purposes only. Reports do not prove causation. Always consult your healthcare provider.