SIPONIMOD and FALL

Overview

FALL is the #6 most commonly reported adverse reaction for SIPONIMOD, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. There are 496 FDA adverse event reports linking SIPONIMOD to FALL. This represents approximately 2.6% of all 19,111 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking SIPONIMOD who experience fall 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

FALL496 of 19,111 reports

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

Other Side Effects of SIPONIMOD

In addition to fall, the following adverse reactions have been reported for SIPONIMOD:

FATIGUE — 980 reports
HEADACHE — 877 reports
DIZZINESS — 664 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE — 527 reports
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RELAPSE — 521 reports
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS — 475 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 415 reports
NAUSEA — 406 reports
LYMPHOCYTE COUNT DECREASED — 403 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE — 389 reports

Other Drugs Associated with FALL

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

0XYGEN ABIRATERONE ACETATE ACALABRUTINIB ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325 MG ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAZOLAMIDE ADRENALINUM ALENDRONATE SODIUM ALENDRONATE SODIUM TABLET ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE ALISKIREN HEMIFUMARATE ALLERGY RELIEF ALLOPURINOL

Does SIPONIMOD cause FALL?

FALL has been reported as an adverse event in 496 FDA reports for SIPONIMOD. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is FALL with SIPONIMOD?

FALL accounts for approximately 2.6% of all adverse event reports for SIPONIMOD, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience FALL while taking SIPONIMOD?

If you experience fall while taking SIPONIMOD, 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.