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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Depression? 908 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 908 reports of Depression have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 10.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

908
Reports of Depression with CHLORHEXIDINE
10.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
801
Deaths
785
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 908 reports, 801 (88.2%) resulted in death, 785 (86.5%) required hospitalization, and 794 (87.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 908 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause?

Rash (3,921) Joint swelling (3,779) Fatigue (3,486) Lower respiratory tract infection (3,485) Pruritus (3,476) Peripheral swelling (3,467) Pain (3,463) Hypersensitivity (3,453) Folliculitis (3,405) Impaired healing (3,341)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\CHLORHEXIDINE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMADINONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMEZANONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLOROQUINE

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