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Does DEXTROMETHORPHAN Cause Swelling? 30 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 30 reports of Swelling have been filed in association with DEXTROMETHORPHAN (GUAIFENESIN DM). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for DEXTROMETHORPHAN.

30
Reports of Swelling with DEXTROMETHORPHAN
0.6%
of all DEXTROMETHORPHAN reports
24
Deaths
24
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Swelling From DEXTROMETHORPHAN?

Of the 30 reports, 24 (80.0%) resulted in death, 24 (80.0%) required hospitalization, and 23 (76.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Swelling Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXTROMETHORPHAN. However, 30 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 Swelling?

ADALIMUMAB (10,906) METHOTREXATE (10,702) ETANERCEPT (10,467) TOCILIZUMAB (9,420) ABATACEPT (9,226) LEFLUNOMIDE (8,885) RITUXIMAB (8,477) PREDNISONE (7,968) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (7,937) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,748)

Which DEXTROMETHORPHAN Alternatives Have Lower Swelling Risk?

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