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Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause Pneumonia aspiration? 168 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 168 reports of Pneumonia aspiration have been filed in association with AMITRIPTYLINE (AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for AMITRIPTYLINE.

168
Reports of Pneumonia aspiration with AMITRIPTYLINE
0.8%
of all AMITRIPTYLINE reports
35
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia aspiration From AMITRIPTYLINE?

Of the 168 reports, 35 (20.8%) resulted in death, 92 (54.8%) required hospitalization, and 75 (44.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia aspiration Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMITRIPTYLINE. However, 168 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (3,001) Drug ineffective (2,344) Completed suicide (1,678) Off label use (1,588) Pain (1,300) Fall (1,216) Hypotension (1,205) Drug abuse (1,116) Dizziness (1,041) Constipation (1,035)

What Other Drugs Cause Pneumonia aspiration?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (943) CLOZAPINE (739) PREGABALIN (661) LORAZEPAM (587) ZOPICLONE (568) PREDNISONE (552) DIAZEPAM (541) QUETIAPINE (511) OLANZAPINE (509) BACLOFEN (475)

Which AMITRIPTYLINE Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia aspiration Risk?

AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMITRIPTYLINE\PERPHENAZINE AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMIVANTAMAB AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMIVANTAMAB-VMJW AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMLODIPINE AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMLODIPINE BESILATE

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