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Does DIAZEPAM Cause Respiratory depression? 660 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 660 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with DIAZEPAM (Diazepam). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for DIAZEPAM.

660
Reports of Respiratory depression with DIAZEPAM
1.7%
of all DIAZEPAM reports
359
Deaths
211
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From DIAZEPAM?

Of the 660 reports, 359 (54.4%) resulted in death, 211 (32.0%) required hospitalization, and 151 (22.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIAZEPAM. However, 660 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DIAZEPAM Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (7,262) Drug abuse (5,609) Somnolence (2,547) Drug ineffective (2,500) Completed suicide (2,359) Intentional overdose (2,260) Coma (2,250) Overdose (2,134) Suicide attempt (1,797) Death (1,779)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425) QUETIAPINE (403)

Which DIAZEPAM Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

DIAZEPAM vs DIAZOXIDE DIAZEPAM vs DICHLORPHENAMIDE DIAZEPAM vs DICLOFENAC DIAZEPAM vs DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE DIAZEPAM vs DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

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