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Does FENTANYL Cause Dependence? 4,358 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 4,358 reports of Dependence have been filed in association with FENTANYL (FENTANYL). This represents 4.6% of all adverse event reports for FENTANYL.

4,358
Reports of Dependence with FENTANYL
4.6%
of all FENTANYL reports
560
Deaths
37
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dependence From FENTANYL?

Of the 4,358 reports, 560 (12.8%) resulted in death, 37 (0.8%) required hospitalization, and 8 (0.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dependence Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dependence is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for FENTANYL.

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) Drug withdrawal syndrome (3,206) Wrong technique in product usage process (2,812)

What Other Drugs Cause Dependence?

ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (28,841) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (26,147) OXYMORPHONE (8,816) TRAMADOL (8,530) MORPHINE (5,656) ACETAMINOPHEN\CODEINE (3,857) CODEINE\PROMETHAZINE (3,521) HYDROCODONE\IBUPROFEN (3,304) PROPOXYPHENE (3,206) BUPRENORPHINE (3,184)

Which FENTANYL Alternatives Have Lower Dependence Risk?

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

Related Pages

FENTANYL Full Profile All Dependence Reports All Drugs Causing Dependence FENTANYL Demographics