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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Dry mouth? 1,228 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,228 reports of Dry mouth have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 13.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

1,228
Reports of Dry mouth with CHLORHEXIDINE
13.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
1,040
Deaths
1,135
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dry mouth From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 1,228 reports, 1,040 (84.7%) resulted in death, 1,135 (92.4%) required hospitalization, and 1,121 (91.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dry mouth Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dry mouth is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE.

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 Dry mouth?

ADALIMUMAB (2,433) METHOTREXATE (2,356) RITUXIMAB (2,297) TOFACITINIB (2,267) ETANERCEPT (2,124) PREDNISONE (2,030) CETIRIZINE (1,988) SECUKINUMAB (1,893) TOCILIZUMAB (1,866) LEFLUNOMIDE (1,821)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Dry mouth Risk?

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