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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Paraesthesia? 913 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 913 reports of Paraesthesia have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 10.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

913
Reports of Paraesthesia with CHLORHEXIDINE
10.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
774
Deaths
857
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Paraesthesia From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 913 reports, 774 (84.8%) resulted in death, 857 (93.9%) required hospitalization, and 857 (93.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Paraesthesia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 913 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 Paraesthesia?

SODIUM (5,812) DULOXETINE (4,854) ADALIMUMAB (4,770) ETANERCEPT (2,766) METHOTREXATE (2,660) LENALIDOMIDE (2,543) TERIFLUNOMIDE (2,472) RITUXIMAB (2,387) PREDNISONE (2,255) CIPROFLOXACIN (2,164)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Paraesthesia Risk?

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