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Does CODEINE Cause Sedation? 374 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 374 reports of Sedation have been filed in association with CODEINE (Codeine-Guaifenesin). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for CODEINE.

374
Reports of Sedation with CODEINE
1.7%
of all CODEINE reports
5
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Sedation From CODEINE?

Of the 374 reports, 5 (1.3%) resulted in death, 3 (0.8%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Sedation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Sedation 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 Sedation?

ESKETAMINE (2,244) OLANZAPINE (2,130) QUETIAPINE (2,051) RISPERIDONE (1,863) CLOZAPINE (1,748) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,603) MORPHINE (1,265) GABAPENTIN (980) AMITRIPTYLINE (975) PALIPERIDONE (873)

Which CODEINE Alternatives Have Lower Sedation Risk?

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