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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Hepatitis? 309 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 309 reports of Hepatitis have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

309
Reports of Hepatitis with BUPRENORPHINE
0.4%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
281
Deaths
288
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatitis From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 309 reports, 281 (90.9%) resulted in death, 288 (93.2%) required hospitalization, and 275 (89.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hepatitis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BUPRENORPHINE.

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 Hepatitis?

METHOTREXATE (1,835) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,450) TOCILIZUMAB (1,184) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,133) ADALIMUMAB (1,096) RITUXIMAB (1,017) ETANERCEPT (1,013) LEFLUNOMIDE (997) PEMBROLIZUMAB (935) NIVOLUMAB (930)

Which BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatitis 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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