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Does DIPHENHYDRAMINE Cause Respiratory arrest? 394 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 394 reports of Respiratory arrest have been filed in association with DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Allergy Relief). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for DIPHENHYDRAMINE.

394
Reports of Respiratory arrest with DIPHENHYDRAMINE
1.5%
of all DIPHENHYDRAMINE reports
377
Deaths
170
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory arrest From DIPHENHYDRAMINE?

Of the 394 reports, 377 (95.7%) resulted in death, 170 (43.1%) required hospitalization, and 35 (8.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory arrest Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIPHENHYDRAMINE. However, 394 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DIPHENHYDRAMINE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (4,596) Drug ineffective (3,511) Completed suicide (3,081) Off label use (2,639) Fatigue (2,605) Drug abuse (2,602)