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Does BISACODYL Cause Somnolence? 163 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 163 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with BISACODYL (Gentle Laxative). This represents 4.7% of all adverse event reports for BISACODYL.

163
Reports of Somnolence with BISACODYL
4.7%
of all BISACODYL reports
150
Deaths
126
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Somnolence From BISACODYL?

Of the 163 reports, 150 (92.0%) resulted in death, 126 (77.3%) required hospitalization, and 103 (63.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BISACODYL. However, 163 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 Somnolence?

PREGABALIN (5,528) QUETIAPINE (4,394) ACETAMINOPHEN (3,923) GABAPENTIN (3,798) SODIUM OXYBATE (3,642) CETIRIZINE (3,058) OLANZAPINE (2,612) DIAZEPAM (2,547) RISPERIDONE (2,496) OXYCODONE (2,494)

Which BISACODYL Alternatives Have Lower Somnolence 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 Somnolence Reports All Drugs Causing Somnolence BISACODYL Demographics