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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Sciatica? 819 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 819 reports of Sciatica have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 9.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

819
Reports of Sciatica with CHLORHEXIDINE
9.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
749
Deaths
714
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Sciatica From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 819 reports, 749 (91.5%) resulted in death, 714 (87.2%) required hospitalization, and 715 (87.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Sciatica Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 819 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 Sciatica?

ADALIMUMAB (2,253) METHOTREXATE (1,745) TOCILIZUMAB (1,681) RITUXIMAB (1,671) ABATACEPT (1,621) ETANERCEPT (1,583) INFLIXIMAB (1,449) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,430) PREGABALIN (1,411) LEFLUNOMIDE (1,394)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Sciatica Risk?

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