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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Myositis? 24 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 24 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

24
Reports of Myositis with BUPRENORPHINE
0.0%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
19
Deaths
23
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 24 reports, 19 (79.2%) resulted in death, 23 (95.8%) required hospitalization, and 19 (79.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BUPRENORPHINE. However, 24 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis 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 Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis BUPRENORPHINE Demographics