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Does CODEINE Cause Respiratory depression? 204 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 204 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with CODEINE (Codeine-Guaifenesin). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for CODEINE.

204
Reports of Respiratory depression with CODEINE
0.9%
of all CODEINE reports
158
Deaths
35
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From CODEINE?

Of the 204 reports, 158 (77.5%) resulted in death, 35 (17.2%) required hospitalization, and 24 (11.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory depression 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 Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which CODEINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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