Does EZETIMIBE Cause Somnolence? 260 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 260 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with EZETIMIBE (Ezetimibe). This represents 2.0% of all adverse event reports for EZETIMIBE.
260
Reports of Somnolence with EZETIMIBE
2.0%
of all EZETIMIBE reports
185
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Somnolence From EZETIMIBE?
Of the 260 reports, 185 (71.2%) resulted in death, 8 (3.1%) required hospitalization, and 5 (1.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for EZETIMIBE. However, 260 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does EZETIMIBE Cause?
Myalgia (2,066)
Fatigue (876)
Drug ineffective (812)
Arthralgia (766)
Dyspnoea (766)
Nausea (742)
Dizziness (717)
Diarrhoea (688)
Headache (626)
Malaise (591)
What Other Drugs Cause Somnolence?
PREGABALIN (5,528)
QUETIAPINE (4,394)
ACETAMINOPHEN (3,923)
GABAPENTIN (3,798)
SODIUM OXYBATE (3,642)
CETIRIZINE (3,058)
OLANZAPINE (2,612)
DIAZEPAM (2,547)
RISPERIDONE (2,496)
OXYCODONE (2,494)
Which EZETIMIBE Alternatives Have Lower Somnolence Risk?
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EZETIMIBE vs EZETIMIBE\SIMVASTATIN
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EZETIMIBE vs FACTOR XIII CONCENTRATE
EZETIMIBE vs FAM-TRASTUZUMAB DERUXTECAN-NXKI