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Does DEXTROMETHORPHAN Cause Intentional overdose? 121 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 121 reports of Intentional overdose have been filed in association with DEXTROMETHORPHAN (GUAIFENESIN DM). This represents 2.3% of all adverse event reports for DEXTROMETHORPHAN.

121
Reports of Intentional overdose with DEXTROMETHORPHAN
2.3%
of all DEXTROMETHORPHAN reports
29
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Intentional overdose From DEXTROMETHORPHAN?

Of the 121 reports, 29 (24.0%) resulted in death, 61 (50.4%) required hospitalization, and 27 (22.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Intentional overdose Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXTROMETHORPHAN. However, 121 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEXTROMETHORPHAN Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,204) Drug abuse (625) Toxicity to various agents (618) Overdose (504) Accidental overdose (356) Dizziness (339) Completed suicide (289) Diarrhoea (270) No adverse event (240) Death (213)

What Other Drugs Cause Intentional overdose?

ACETAMINOPHEN (6,869) QUETIAPINE (3,926) AMLODIPINE (3,427) PROMETHAZINE (3,193) IBUPROFEN (3,185) SERTRALINE (2,540) ALPRAZOLAM (2,389) DIAZEPAM (2,260) VENLAFAXINE (2,187) BUPROPION (2,103)

Which DEXTROMETHORPHAN Alternatives Have Lower Intentional overdose Risk?

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