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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Muscle spasticity? 566 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 566 reports of Muscle spasticity have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 6.3% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

566
Reports of Muscle spasticity with CHLORHEXIDINE
6.3%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
77
Deaths
90
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Muscle spasticity From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 566 reports, 77 (13.6%) resulted in death, 90 (15.9%) required hospitalization, and 90 (15.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Muscle spasticity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 566 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 Muscle spasticity?

BACLOFEN (2,893) METHOTREXATE (829) ACETAMINOPHEN (745) TOCILIZUMAB (646) ABATACEPT (628) LEFLUNOMIDE (617) OCRELIZUMAB (610) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (607) GOLIMUMAB (607) ETANERCEPT (606)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Muscle spasticity Risk?

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