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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Dysphagia? 189 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 189 reports of Dysphagia have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

189
Reports of Dysphagia with BUPRENORPHINE
0.2%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
12
Deaths
52
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dysphagia From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 189 reports, 12 (6.3%) resulted in death, 52 (27.5%) required hospitalization, and 15 (7.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dysphagia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BUPRENORPHINE. However, 189 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 Dysphagia?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (1,615) DUPILUMAB (1,590) RITUXIMAB (1,265) ADALIMUMAB (1,231) METHOTREXATE (1,196) ENZALUTAMIDE (1,167) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (1,020) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (1,013) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (990) PREDNISONE (901)

Which BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Dysphagia 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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