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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Obesity? 872 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 872 reports of Obesity have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 9.8% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

872
Reports of Obesity with CHLORHEXIDINE
9.8%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
764
Deaths
837
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Obesity From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 872 reports, 764 (87.6%) resulted in death, 837 (96.0%) required hospitalization, and 846 (97.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Obesity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 872 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 Obesity?

RISPERIDONE (3,039) PREDNISONE (1,880) METHOTREXATE (1,876) ADALIMUMAB (1,780) TOCILIZUMAB (1,630) ABATACEPT (1,605) INFLIXIMAB (1,536) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,532) SULFASALAZINE (1,455) ETANERCEPT (1,407)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Obesity Risk?

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