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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Substance abuse? 8 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 8 reports of Substance abuse have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

8
Reports of Substance abuse with DEXAMETHASONE
0.0%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
3
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Substance abuse From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 8 reports, 3 (37.5%) resulted in death, 3 (37.5%) required hospitalization, and 1 (12.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Substance abuse Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 8 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 Substance abuse?

OXYCODONE (1,556) MORPHINE (977) COCAINE (894) BUPRENORPHINE\NALOXONE (798) BUPRENORPHINE (694) ALCOHOL (611) CANNABIS SATIVA SUBSP. INDICA TOP (566) DIAZEPAM (555) HYDROMORPHONE (547) CODEINE (506)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Substance abuse Risk?

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