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Does BISACODYL Cause Death? 140 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 140 reports of Death have been filed in association with BISACODYL (Gentle Laxative). This represents 4.0% of all adverse event reports for BISACODYL.

140
Reports of Death with BISACODYL
4.0%
of all BISACODYL reports
140
Deaths
119
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Death From BISACODYL?

Of the 140 reports, 140 (100.0%) resulted in death, 119 (85.0%) required hospitalization, and 101 (72.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Death Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BISACODYL. However, 140 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does BISACODYL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,340) Constipation (966) Macular degeneration (764) Pain (691) Off label use (621) Nausea (524) Abdominal pain (473) Fall (448) Hypotension (445) Cognitive disorder (423)

What Other Drugs Cause Death?

OXYCODONE (23,259) LENALIDOMIDE (19,213) APIXABAN (18,501) MORPHINE (17,960) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (17,849) FENTANYL (16,577) DENOSUMAB (16,545) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (16,341) HYDROMORPHONE (15,276) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (13,789)

Which BISACODYL Alternatives Have Lower Death Risk?

BISACODYL vs BISACODYL OR DOCUSATE BISACODYL vs BISMUTH BISACODYL vs BISMUTH SUBCITRATE BISACODYL vs BISMUTH SUBCITRATE\METRONIDAZOLE\TETRACYCLINE BISACODYL vs BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

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BISACODYL Full Profile All Death Reports All Drugs Causing Death BISACODYL Demographics