Does ATENOLOL Cause Dystonia? 10 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Dystonia have been filed in association with ATENOLOL (Atenolol and Chlorthalidone). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for ATENOLOL.
10
Reports of Dystonia with ATENOLOL
0.1%
of all ATENOLOL reports
8
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Dystonia From ATENOLOL?
Of the 10 reports, 8 (80.0%) resulted in death, 1 (10.0%) required hospitalization, and 2 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Dystonia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATENOLOL. However, 10 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ATENOLOL Cause?
Drug ineffective (1,231)
Hypotension (1,121)
Bradycardia (942)
Completed suicide (928)
Dyspnoea (791)
Toxicity to various agents (742)
Nausea (652)
Fatigue (649)
Off label use (638)
Dizziness (632)
What Other Drugs Cause Dystonia?
RISPERIDONE (1,293)
ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,244)
QUETIAPINE (1,147)
OLANZAPINE (1,041)
CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (888)
PALIPERIDONE (728)
CLOZAPINE (726)
LURASIDONE (566)
HALOPERIDOL (557)
ZIPRASIDONE (489)
Which ATENOLOL Alternatives Have Lower Dystonia Risk?
ATENOLOL vs ATENOLOL\CHLORTHALIDONE
ATENOLOL vs ATEZOLIZUMAB
ATENOLOL vs ATLANTIC SALMON OIL
ATENOLOL vs ATOGEPANT
ATENOLOL vs ATOMOXETINE