Does DIGOXIN Cause Serotonin syndrome? 25 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 25 reports of Serotonin syndrome have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
25
Reports of Serotonin syndrome with DIGOXIN
0.3%
of all DIGOXIN reports
1
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Serotonin syndrome From DIGOXIN?
Of the 25 reports, 1 (4.0%) resulted in death, 21 (84.0%) required hospitalization, and 18 (72.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Serotonin syndrome Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIGOXIN. However, 25 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does DIGOXIN Cause?
Toxicity to various agents (1,371)
Bradycardia (896)
Dyspnoea (762)
Nausea (762)
Vomiting (715)
Acute kidney injury (708)
Fatigue (638)
Dizziness (616)
Diarrhoea (607)
Drug ineffective (568)
What Other Drugs Cause Serotonin syndrome?
VENLAFAXINE (1,632)
SERTRALINE (1,563)
FLUOXETINE (1,457)
DULOXETINE (1,352)
TRAMADOL (1,229)
BUPROPION (1,058)
ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE (1,051)
QUETIAPINE (947)
TRAZODONE (831)
FENTANYL (778)
Which DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Serotonin syndrome Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125