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Does DOXYCYCLINE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 38 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 38 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with DOXYCYCLINE (Doxycycline). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DOXYCYCLINE.

38
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with DOXYCYCLINE
0.2%
of all DOXYCYCLINE reports
18
Deaths
22
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From DOXYCYCLINE?

Of the 38 reports, 18 (47.4%) resulted in death, 22 (57.9%) required hospitalization, and 9 (23.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hepatotoxicity is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for DOXYCYCLINE.

What Other Side Effects Does DOXYCYCLINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,238) Off label use (1,630) Nausea (1,391) Vomiting (1,357) Drug hypersensitivity (1,294) Rash (1,267) Headache (1,061) Condition aggravated (1,052) Malaise (994) Fatigue (979)

What Other Drugs Cause Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) PREDNISONE (707) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613)

Which DOXYCYCLINE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYCYCLINE\DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYLAMINE DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYLAMINE\PYRIDOXINE DOXYCYCLINE vs DRONABINOL

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