1,053 reports of this reaction
4.5% of all VEMURAFENIB reports
#2 most reported adverse reaction
DEATH is the #2 most commonly reported adverse reaction for VEMURAFENIB, manufactured by Genentech, Inc.. There are 1,053 FDA adverse event reports linking VEMURAFENIB to DEATH. This represents approximately 4.5% of all 23,551 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking VEMURAFENIB who experience death should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
DEATH is moderately reported among VEMURAFENIB users, representing a notable but not dominant share of adverse events.
In addition to death, the following adverse reactions have been reported for VEMURAFENIB:
The following drugs have also been linked to death in FDA adverse event reports:
DEATH has been reported as an adverse event in 1,053 FDA reports for VEMURAFENIB. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
DEATH accounts for approximately 4.5% of all adverse event reports for VEMURAFENIB, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.
If you experience death while taking VEMURAFENIB, 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.