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ETHANOL: 1,042 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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1,042
Total FAERS Reports
983 (94.3%)
Deaths Reported
64
Hospitalizations
1,042
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening

First Report: 2008 · Latest Report: 20140612

What Are the Most Common ETHANOL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug abuse
378 reports (36.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
375 reports (36.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Completed suicide
314 reports (30.1%)

All ETHANOL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug abuse 378 36.3% 359 2
Toxicity to various agents 375 36.0% 359 35
Completed suicide 314 30.1% 301 20
Death 201 19.3% 200 1
Exposure via ingestion 201 19.3% 190 2
Poisoning 143 13.7% 134 2
Intentional drug misuse 111 10.7% 110 3
Cardio-respiratory arrest 60 5.8% 60 6
Cardiac arrest 43 4.1% 39 5
Respiratory arrest 36 3.5% 33 1
Overdose 21 2.0% 12 10
Hypotension 10 1.0% 4 9
Intentional overdose 9 0.9% 4 3
Status epilepticus 9 0.9% 9 5
Accidental death 7 0.7% 7 0
Vomiting 7 0.7% 3 3
Arrhythmia 6 0.6% 5 2
Cardiogenic shock 6 0.6% 5 2
Somnolence 6 0.6% 0 4
Suicide attempt 6 0.6% 0 2

Who Reports ETHANOL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 44.4 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is ETHANOL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2008 1 1 0
2010 1 1 0
2011 2 1 2
2012 221 203 3
2013 8 2 4
2014 8 2 4

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What Is ETHANOL Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 611
Suicide attempt 24

ETHANOL vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for ETHANOL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.