ETHYLENE GLYCOL: 436 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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436
Total FAERS Reports
358 (82.1%)
Deaths Reported
197
Hospitalizations
436
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
38
Life-Threatening
First Report: 20080101 · Latest Report: 20250713
What Are the Most Common ETHYLENE GLYCOL Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Completed suicide
246 reports (56.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
136 reports (31.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Metabolic acidosis
48 reports (11.0%)
All ETHYLENE GLYCOL Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed suicide | 246 | 56.4% | 246 | 81 |
| Toxicity to various agents | 136 | 31.2% | 96 | 77 |
| Metabolic acidosis | 48 | 11.0% | 0 | 43 |
| Death | 42 | 9.6% | 42 | 13 |
| Acute kidney injury | 39 | 8.9% | 0 | 36 |
| Intentional overdose | 33 | 7.6% | 3 | 29 |
| Overdose | 31 | 7.1% | 5 | 27 |
| Suicide attempt | 22 | 5.1% | 0 | 19 |
| Hypotension | 19 | 4.4% | 0 | 17 |
| Cardio-respiratory arrest | 18 | 4.1% | 17 | 10 |
| Loss of consciousness | 16 | 3.7% | 0 | 15 |
| Cardiac arrest | 13 | 3.0% | 11 | 5 |
| Hypoxia | 13 | 3.0% | 0 | 12 |
| Drug abuse | 11 | 2.5% | 4 | 7 |
| Respiratory arrest | 11 | 2.5% | 11 | 3 |
| Suspected suicide | 11 | 2.5% | 11 | 5 |
| Mental status changes | 10 | 2.3% | 0 | 10 |
| Poisoning | 10 | 2.3% | 5 | 7 |
| Coma scale abnormal | 9 | 2.1% | 0 | 9 |
| Exposure to toxic agent | 9 | 2.1% | 8 | 1 |
Who Reports ETHYLENE GLYCOL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 38.1% female, 61.9% male. Average age: 48.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is ETHYLENE GLYCOL Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 18 | 18 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 16 | 16 | 4 |
| 2021 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
What Is ETHYLENE GLYCOL Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 303 |
| Suicide attempt | 32 |
| Completed suicide | 11 |
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Official FDA Label for ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.