GUANFACINE for Hypertension: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 24 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where GUANFACINE was used for Hypertension.
Most Reported Side Effects for GUANFACINE
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 476 | 13.5% | 2 | 65 |
| Somnolence | 369 | 10.4% | 1 | 102 |
| Aggression | 258 | 7.3% | 0 | 45 |
| Hypotension | 233 | 6.6% | 14 | 132 |
| Product substitution issue | 232 | 6.6% | 1 | 2 |
| Intentional overdose | 203 | 5.7% | 2 | 177 |
| Bradycardia | 201 | 5.7% | 5 | 143 |
| Off label use | 197 | 5.6% | 2 | 39 |
| Electrocardiogram qt prolonged | 186 | 5.3% | 4 | 52 |
| Toxicity to various agents | 183 | 5.2% | 27 | 139 |
| Dizziness | 171 | 4.8% | 0 | 49 |
| Fatigue | 147 | 4.2% | 0 | 23 |
| Insomnia | 147 | 4.2% | 0 | 26 |
| Suicidal ideation | 143 | 4.0% | 0 | 21 |
| Headache | 135 | 3.8% | 1 | 40 |
Other Indications for GUANFACINE
Product used for unknown indication (967)
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (896)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (855)
Autism spectrum disorder (59)
Anxiety (56)
Oppositional defiant disorder (43)
Tourette's disorder (39)
Tic (36)
Abnormal behaviour (34)
Impulsive behaviour (34)
Other Drugs Used for Hypertension
AMLODIPINE (20,207)
LISINOPRIL (11,824)
RAMIPRIL (10,210)
VALSARTAN (8,956)
LOSARTAN (7,966)
FUROSEMIDE (7,490)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (7,119)
METOPROLOL (5,918)
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL (5,702)
BISOPROLOL (5,520)