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Does CODEINE Cause Overdose? 1,622 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,622 reports of Overdose have been filed in association with CODEINE (Codeine-Guaifenesin). This represents 7.4% of all adverse event reports for CODEINE.

1,622
Reports of Overdose with CODEINE
7.4%
of all CODEINE reports
613
Deaths
347
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Overdose From CODEINE?

Of the 1,622 reports, 613 (37.8%) resulted in death, 347 (21.4%) required hospitalization, and 116 (7.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Overdose Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Overdose 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) Headache (1,701) Off label use (1,662)

What Other Drugs Cause Overdose?

OXYCODONE (51,222) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (30,936) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (29,876) MORPHINE (26,942) HYDROMORPHONE (25,322) BUPRENORPHINE (13,977) ADAPALENE (13,263) FENTANYL (12,762) TRAMADOL (12,705) HYDROCODONE (11,585)

Which CODEINE Alternatives Have Lower Overdose Risk?

CODEINE vs CODEINE\GUAIFENESIN CODEINE vs CODEINE\IBUPROFEN CODEINE vs CODEINE\PROMETHAZINE CODEINE vs COLCHICINE CODEINE vs COLCHICINE\DICYCLOMINE

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