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Does GEMFIBROZIL Cause Somnolence? 12 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 12 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with GEMFIBROZIL (Gemfibrozil). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for GEMFIBROZIL.

12
Reports of Somnolence with GEMFIBROZIL
1.1%
of all GEMFIBROZIL reports
8
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Somnolence From GEMFIBROZIL?

Of the 12 reports, 8 (66.7%) resulted in death, 2 (16.7%) required hospitalization.

Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does GEMFIBROZIL Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (242) Drug ineffective (77) Rhabdomyolysis (63) Fatigue (60) Drug interaction (59) Myalgia (58) Nausea (54) Acute kidney injury (52) Diarrhoea (43) Rash (41)

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 GEMFIBROZIL Alternatives Have Lower Somnolence Risk?

GEMFIBROZIL vs GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN GEMFIBROZIL vs GEMZAR GEMFIBROZIL vs GENTAMICIN GEMFIBROZIL vs GEODON GEMFIBROZIL vs GILENYA

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