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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Somnolence? 1,431 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,431 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

1,431
Reports of Somnolence with BUPRENORPHINE
1.7%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
206
Deaths
358
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Somnolence From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 1,431 reports, 206 (14.4%) resulted in death, 358 (25.0%) required hospitalization, and 60 (4.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Somnolence 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 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 BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Somnolence 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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