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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Toothache? 22 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 22 reports of Toothache have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

22
Reports of Toothache with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.3%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
0
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Toothache From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 22 reports, 16 (72.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (4.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Toothache Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 22 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 Toothache?

DENOSUMAB (929) ADALIMUMAB (625) DUPILUMAB (607) ETANERCEPT (569) TOCILIZUMAB (397) LENALIDOMIDE (330) ZOLEDRONIC ACID (288) METHOTREXATE (275) TERIPARATIDE (270) NAPROXEN (260)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Toothache Risk?

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