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CYCLOPENTOLATE vs CYPROHEPTADINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CYCLOPENTOLATE vs CYPROHEPTADINE: Safety Overview

Metric CYCLOPENTOLATE CYPROHEPTADINE
Total FAERS Reports 576 756
Deaths Reported 10 59
Death Rate 1.7% 7.8%
Hospitalizations 103 290
Average Patient Age 35.5 yrs 33.7 yrs
% Female Patients 51.6% 50.6%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Chartwell RX, LLC
Route OPHTHALMIC ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued