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Does CODEINE Cause Headache? 1,701 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,701 reports of Headache have been filed in association with CODEINE (Codeine-Guaifenesin). This represents 7.8% of all adverse event reports for CODEINE.

1,701
Reports of Headache with CODEINE
7.8%
of all CODEINE reports
469
Deaths
659
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From CODEINE?

Of the 1,701 reports, 469 (27.6%) resulted in death, 659 (38.7%) required hospitalization, and 236 (13.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CODEINE.

What Other Side Effects Does CODEINE Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (7,479) Toxicity to various agents (2,951) Drug ineffective (2,632) Drug abuse (2,122) Pain (2,024) Rash (1,931) Nausea (1,907) Rheumatoid arthritis (1,861) Off label use (1,662) Overdose (1,622)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which CODEINE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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