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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Cachexia? 20 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 20 reports of Cachexia have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

20
Reports of Cachexia with BUPRENORPHINE
0.0%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
3
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cachexia From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 20 reports, 3 (15.0%) resulted in death, 8 (40.0%) required hospitalization, and 2 (10.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cachexia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BUPRENORPHINE. However, 20 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause?

Drug dependence (16,730) Overdose (13,977) Death (13,604) Toxicity to various agents (10,906) Pain (8,219) Drug withdrawal syndrome (7,149) Emotional distress (6,159) Drug abuse (4,344) Drug ineffective (4,261) Dependence (3,184)

What Other Drugs Cause Cachexia?

NIVOLUMAB (314) METHOTREXATE (134) PREDNISONE (102) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (96) PACLITAXEL (94) FLUOROURACIL (93) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (90) TACROLIMUS (85) ADALIMUMAB (84) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (83)

Which BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Cachexia Risk?

BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPRENORPHINE\NALOXONE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION HYDROBROMIDE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION\DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION\NALTREXONE

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BUPRENORPHINE Full Profile All Cachexia Reports All Drugs Causing Cachexia BUPRENORPHINE Demographics