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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Aphasia? 210 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 210 reports of Aphasia have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

210
Reports of Aphasia with DEXAMETHASONE
0.2%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
24
Deaths
142
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Aphasia From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 210 reports, 24 (11.4%) resulted in death, 142 (67.6%) required hospitalization, and 21 (10.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Aphasia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 210 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause?

Off label use (13,439) Plasma cell myeloma (9,207) Drug ineffective (8,359) Pneumonia (6,073) Neutropenia (6,050) Thrombocytopenia (5,873) Diarrhoea (4,816) Pyrexia (4,639) Disease progression (4,545) Febrile neutropenia (4,382)

What Other Drugs Cause Aphasia?

METHOTREXATE (509) ASPIRIN (468) ADALIMUMAB (461) DIMETHYL (438) NATALIZUMAB (433) METFORMIN (393) AMLODIPINE (385) ATORVASTATIN (356) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (356) INTERFERON BETA-1A (343)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Aphasia Risk?

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