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Does FENTANYL Cause Breakthrough pain? 259 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 259 reports of Breakthrough pain have been filed in association with FENTANYL (FENTANYL). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for FENTANYL.

259
Reports of Breakthrough pain with FENTANYL
0.3%
of all FENTANYL reports
5
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Breakthrough pain From FENTANYL?

Of the 259 reports, 5 (1.9%) resulted in death, 21 (8.1%) required hospitalization.

Is Breakthrough pain Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FENTANYL. However, 259 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does FENTANYL Cause?

Death (16,577) Toxicity to various agents (15,546) Overdose (12,762) Drug abuse (12,390) Drug dependence (7,970) Drug ineffective (6,328) Pain (5,820) Product adhesion issue (4,541) Dependence (4,358) Drug withdrawal syndrome (3,206)

What Other Drugs Cause Breakthrough pain?

BUPRENORPHINE (184) OXYCODONE (105) MORPHINE (59) SECUKINUMAB (59) ETANERCEPT (57) ADALIMUMAB (51) PREGABALIN (48) TOFACITINIB (47) HYDROCODONE (46) GABAPENTIN (39)

Which FENTANYL Alternatives Have Lower Breakthrough pain Risk?

FENTANYL vs FENTANYL SYSTEM FENTANYL vs FENTANYL\FENTANYL FENTANYL vs FENTORA FENTANYL vs FERRIC ANHYDROUS FENTANYL vs FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE

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