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Brand name · Risankizumab-rzaa
Skyrizi: adverse event reports filed with FDA
79,784 reports list it as a suspect or interacting product, 2019–2026. Class: Interleukin-23 antagonist.
- 79,784
- reports as suspect product
- 0.4% of all reports · about 11,269 a year
- 19,301
- reports, 12 months to June 2026
- 16,292 in the 12 months before
- 66.3%
- marked serious by the reporter
- 53.2% across the class
- 3.6%
- record death among outcomes, as reported
- 2,888 reports · not verified by FDA
79,784 adverse event reports received by FDA list the brand name Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) as a suspect or interacting product, from June 2019 to June 2026. A further 1,500 reports list it only as a concomitant medication, and those are not counted in the figures on this page.
In the 12 months to June 2026, 19,301 reports listed it, up 18% from 16,292 in the 12 months before. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases. Over its reporting history that is about 11,269 reports a year and 0.4% of the 20,646,523 reports in the database, and 68.2% of the reports for the interleukin-23 antagonist class. How many people take it is not in the data, so a count is not a rate of occurrence.
The reactions recorded most often are psoriasis (9.7%), drug ineffective (4.3%) and pain (3.9%). A report can list several reactions, so shares add to more than 100%; 3,298 different terms appear across these reports. Psoriasis is recorded in 9.7% of these reports, a larger share than in the median interleukin-23 antagonist drug (4.2%).
66.3% of the reports are marked serious by the reporter (53.2% across the class); 3.6% record death among the outcomes and 22.4% record hospitalisation, as reported. 85.2% of the reports came from consumers, and the largest patient age group is 45 to 64 (20.4%). FDA states that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report" and that for any given report "there is no certainty that a suspected drug caused the event."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases.
By year received
2026 covers reports received through June 2026 only.
Reactions recorded in the reports
share of Skyrizi reports recording the termmedian drug in interleukin-23 antagonist
- Psoriasispsoriasis, a skin condition9.7%7,702
- Drug ineffectivethe medicine did not work as expected4.3%3,395
- Painpain, site not specified3.9%3,123
- Arthralgiajoint pain3.8%3,025
- Fatiguetiredness3.8%2,997
- Pruritusitching3.2%2,585
- Device issuea problem with the device3%2,372
- Covid-19COVID-19 infection2.8%2,219
- Surgeryan operation2.8%2,210
- Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term2.7%2,194
- Falla fall2.7%2,139
- Crohn's disease2.4%1,945
- Diarrhoealoose or frequent stools2.4%1,927
- Headachehead pain2.3%1,806
- Rashskin rash1.8%1,433
- Nauseafeeling sick1.7%1,379
- Nasopharyngitisa cold1.7%1,319
- Therapeutic response shortened1.6%1,295
- Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell1.6%1,293
- Pneumonialung infection1.6%1,278
- Abdominal painstomach or belly pain1.6%1,240
- Cerebrovascular accidentstroke1.6%1,239
- Pain in extremitypain in an arm or leg1.5%1,229
- Intestinal obstructiona blocked bowel1.4%1,153
- Erythemaskin redness1.4%1,143
- Injection site haemorrhagebleeding where the injection was given1.4%1,117
- Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness1.4%1,102
- Illness1.4%1,093
- Skin cancerskin cancer1.3%1,062
- Knee arthroplasty1.3%1,016
Top 30 of 3,298 MedDRA preferred terms recorded across these reports, with a plain-language gloss where one is available. One report can record several terms. The hollow bar is the median share across the 5 drugs in the interleukin-23 antagonist class; it describes the reports, not the patients. FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic."
Outcomes recorded
Outcome flags as the reporter set them; a report can carry several, and "other serious" is FDA's own category for serious reports outside the named outcomes. Grey bar: all 116,972 reports in the class. FDA has not verified any outcome and states that the reports "cannot be used to estimate the incidence of these events."
Patients and reporters
Patient age
Patient sex
Who reported
Age and sex as stated in the report; the reporter's qualification is the primary source recorded by FDA. 83.5% of reports give the United States as the country of the event or reporter.
Reason for use recorded
| Indication as recorded (MedDRA) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 43,595 | 54.6% |
| Crohn's disease | 17,031 | 21.3% |
| Psoriatic arthropathy | 4,884 | 6.1% |
| Colitis ulcerative | 1,656 | 2.1% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 204 | 0.3% |
| Maternal exposure timing unspecified | 109 | 0.1% |
The indication field is filled in by the reporter and is often blank; shares are of all 79,784 reports.
Drugs most often listed in the same reports
| Drug (any role in the report) | Reports | Share of Skyrizi reports |
|---|---|---|
| Pfizer-Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine | 2,013 | 2.5% |
| Moderna covid-19 vaccine | 1,729 | 2.2% |
| Atorvastatin | 965 | 1.2% |
| Aspirin | 925 | 1.2% |
| Humira | 899 | 1.1% |
| Omeprazole | 717 | 0.9% |
| Metformin | 716 | 0.9% |
| Prednisone | 708 | 0.9% |
| Lisinopril | 691 | 0.9% |
| Ergocalciferol | 667 | 0.8% |
Other products listed in reports where Skyrizi is a suspect product, whatever their own role. Co-listing means the two were recorded together; it says nothing about either product's part in the event. Only the 2,500 most-reported names are counted here.
In context
| Measure | Skyrizi | Interleukin-23 antagonist | All reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports as suspect product | 79,784 | 116,972 | 20,646,523 |
| Share of that pool | — | 68.2% | 0.4% |
| Reports, latest 12 months | 19,301 | — | 1,332,454 |
| Marked serious | 66.3% | 53.2% | 57.4% |
| Death recorded among outcomes, per 1,000 reports | 36 | 30 | 91 |
| Hospitalisation recorded, per 1,000 reports | 224 | 176 | 213 |
| Consumer-filed share | 85.2% | 71.4% | 45.8% |
| Top term, share of reports | Psoriasis 9.7% | median 4.2% | 0.6% |
Shares are of reports, not of patients treated. The number of people taking a product is not in the data, so none of these figures is a rate, and differences between columns reflect who takes a product, who reports and how long it has been sold. FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic."
Other drugs in the interleukin-23 antagonist class
| Drug | Name type | Reports | Latest 12 months | Marked serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremfya | brand | 32,029 | 6,351 | 24.8% |
| Ilumya | brand | 2,290 | 700 | 21.8% |
| Guselkumab | generic | 2,093 | 1,181 | 23.5% |
| Omvoh | brand | 776 | 293 | 49.6% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic." A brand and its generic are separate rows because reporters name them separately.
Questions about Skyrizi reports
How many adverse event reports has FDA received for Skyrizi?
79,784 reports list Skyrizi as a suspect or interacting product in the openFDA FAERS release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through June 2026. 19,301 of them arrived in the latest 12 months. Another 1,500 list it only as a concomitant medication.
What reactions are recorded in Skyrizi reports?
psoriasis (9.7%), drug ineffective (4.3%), pain (3.9%), arthralgia (3.8%) and fatigue (3.8%). These are MedDRA preferred terms coded from what the reporter described; a report can list several, and a term's presence is not a finding that Skyrizi was responsible.
How serious are the reports?
66.3% are marked serious by the reporter. Among the outcomes recorded, 3.6% of reports include death and 22.4% include hospitalisation. FDA has not verified these outcomes and states that the reports "cannot be used to estimate the incidence" of the events.
Who files these reports?
consumer or non-health professional (85.2%), other health professional (8%) and physician (5.5%). Most reports reach FDA through the manufacturer, which must forward reports it receives.
Are reports for Skyrizi rising?
19,301 reports in the 12 months to June 2026, up 18% from 16,292 in the 12 months before. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases. Counts also move with how many people take a product, its time on the market and publicity.
Do these reports show that Skyrizi was responsible for these reactions?
No. FDA states that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report" and that for any given report "there is no certainty that a suspected drug caused the event." The reaction may relate to the condition being treated, to other medicines, or to something else.
Is this a list of the side effects of Skyrizi?
No. It is a count of what was reported to FDA. The adverse reactions observed in clinical studies are printed on the FDA-approved label, which a pharmacist or clinician can go through with you.
How do I report an adverse event?
Consumers and health professionals can report to FDA through MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 online, or 1-800-FDA-1088), or to the manufacturer, which must pass reports on. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Drug Adverse Event (FAERS) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 30 Jun 2026. Drug names are as reported, resolved to the brand or generic name on the FDA label where openFDA's harmonisation matched them; classes are the pharmacologic class (EPC) from the label and the National Drug Code Directory of 17 Sep 2026. A report counts here when it lists Skyrizi as a suspect or interacting product; reports listing it only as a concomitant medication (1,500) are excluded. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.