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Does ACETAMINOPHEN Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 649 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 649 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with ACETAMINOPHEN (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for ACETAMINOPHEN.

649
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with ACETAMINOPHEN
0.5%
of all ACETAMINOPHEN reports
76
Deaths
438
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From ACETAMINOPHEN?

Of the 649 reports, 76 (11.7%) resulted in death, 438 (67.5%) required hospitalization, and 123 (19.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ACETAMINOPHEN.

What Other Side Effects Does ACETAMINOPHEN Cause?

Drug ineffective (17,522) Toxicity to various agents (16,128) Off label use (9,410) Vomiting (9,055) Pain (8,573) Fatigue (8,202) Overdose (7,917) Nausea (7,245) Rash (7,107) Headache (7,084)

What Other Drugs Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome?

LAMOTRIGINE (1,384) ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313) PHENYTOIN (306)

Which ACETAMINOPHEN Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

ACETAMINOPHEN vs ACETAMINOPHEN AND OR DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND OR DIPHENHYDRAMINE AND OR GUAIFENESIN AND OR PHENYLEPHRINE AND OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE ACETAMINOPHEN vs ACETAMINOPHEN W/HYDROCODONE ACETAMINOPHEN vs ACETAMINOPHEN\ASPIRIN\CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN vs ACETAMINOPHEN\ASPIRIN\CAFFEINE\SALICYLAMIDE ACETAMINOPHEN vs ACETAMINOPHEN\BELLADONNA LEAF\CAFFEINE\OPIUM

Related Pages

ACETAMINOPHEN Full Profile All Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome ACETAMINOPHEN Demographics