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Does BUSPIRONE Cause Serotonin syndrome? 275 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 275 reports of Serotonin syndrome have been filed in association with BUSPIRONE (Buspirone Hydrochloride). This represents 6.2% of all adverse event reports for BUSPIRONE.

275
Reports of Serotonin syndrome with BUSPIRONE
6.2%
of all BUSPIRONE reports
12
Deaths
205
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Serotonin syndrome From BUSPIRONE?

Of the 275 reports, 12 (4.4%) resulted in death, 205 (74.5%) required hospitalization, and 76 (27.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Serotonin syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Serotonin syndrome is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BUSPIRONE.

What Other Side Effects Does BUSPIRONE Cause?

Completed suicide (718) Drug ineffective (469) Toxicity to various agents (406) Anxiety (315) Dizziness (195) Drug interaction (195) Nausea (192) Fatigue (185) Tremor (185) Drug hypersensitivity (182)

What Other Drugs Cause Serotonin syndrome?

VENLAFAXINE (1,632) SERTRALINE (1,563) FLUOXETINE (1,457) DULOXETINE (1,352) TRAMADOL (1,229) BUPROPION (1,058) ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE (1,051) QUETIAPINE (947) TRAZODONE (831) FENTANYL (778)

Which BUSPIRONE Alternatives Have Lower Serotonin syndrome Risk?

BUSPIRONE vs BUSULFAN BUSPIRONE vs BUSULFEX BUSPIRONE vs BUTALBITAL BUSPIRONE vs BUTENAFINE BUSPIRONE vs BUTORPHANOL

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