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Does DOXYCYCLINE Cause Melaena? 37 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 37 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with DOXYCYCLINE (Doxycycline). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DOXYCYCLINE.

37
Reports of Melaena with DOXYCYCLINE
0.2%
of all DOXYCYCLINE reports
5
Deaths
24
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Melaena From DOXYCYCLINE?

Of the 37 reports, 5 (13.5%) resulted in death, 24 (64.9%) required hospitalization, and 2 (5.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DOXYCYCLINE. However, 37 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Melaena?

ASPIRIN (2,001) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547) RIVAROXABAN (1,405) APIXABAN (1,156) WARFARIN (930) IBUPROFEN (810) DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700) DICLOFENAC (576) NAPROXEN (291) FUROSEMIDE (272)

Which DOXYCYCLINE Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?

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

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