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Does BUPROPION Cause Rhabdomyolysis? 178 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 178 reports of Rhabdomyolysis have been filed in association with BUPROPION (Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL)). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for BUPROPION.

178
Reports of Rhabdomyolysis with BUPROPION
0.5%
of all BUPROPION reports
16
Deaths
155
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Rhabdomyolysis From BUPROPION?

Of the 178 reports, 16 (9.0%) resulted in death, 155 (87.1%) required hospitalization, and 48 (27.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Rhabdomyolysis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does BUPROPION Cause?

Completed suicide (5,095) Drug ineffective (3,991) Toxicity to various agents (3,837) Depression (2,486) Overdose (2,357) Headache (2,323) Anxiety (2,145) Intentional overdose (2,103) Drug hypersensitivity (1,967) Seizure (1,894)

What Other Drugs Cause Rhabdomyolysis?

ATORVASTATIN (3,286) ROSUVASTATIN (2,173) SIMVASTATIN (1,616) LEVETIRACETAM (1,183) QUETIAPINE (971) OLANZAPINE (647) ACETAMINOPHEN (630) METFORMIN (603) RISPERIDONE (527) ARIPIPRAZOLE (516)

Which BUPROPION Alternatives Have Lower Rhabdomyolysis Risk?

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