Does DILTIAZEM Cause Syncope? 426 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 426 reports of Syncope have been filed in association with DILTIAZEM (Cardizem CD). This represents 2.9% of all adverse event reports for DILTIAZEM.
426
Reports of Syncope with DILTIAZEM
2.9%
of all DILTIAZEM reports
180
Deaths
196
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Syncope From DILTIAZEM?
Of the 426 reports, 180 (42.3%) resulted in death, 196 (46.0%) required hospitalization, and 36 (8.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Syncope Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Syncope is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for DILTIAZEM.
What Other Side Effects Does DILTIAZEM Cause?
Completed suicide (1,696)
Toxicity to various agents (1,663)
Hypotension (1,550)
Dyspnoea (1,436)
Drug ineffective (1,315)
Fall (1,262)
Pain (1,169)
Dizziness (1,091)
Fatigue (1,054)
Headache (874)
What Other Drugs Cause Syncope?
AMBRISENTAN (2,140)
TREPROSTINIL (1,908)
ADALIMUMAB (1,795)
FUROSEMIDE (1,431)
LENALIDOMIDE (1,280)
BISOPROLOL (1,279)
METOPROLOL (1,251)
AMLODIPINE (1,224)
ASPIRIN (1,193)
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,163)