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Does GUANFACINE Cause Brain oedema? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Brain oedema have been filed in association with GUANFACINE (Guanfacine). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for GUANFACINE.

16
Reports of Brain oedema with GUANFACINE
0.5%
of all GUANFACINE reports
0
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Brain oedema From GUANFACINE?

Of the 16 reports, 12 (75.0%) required hospitalization, and 14 (87.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Brain oedema Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GUANFACINE. However, 16 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does GUANFACINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (476) Somnolence (369) Aggression (258) Hypotension (233) Product substitution issue (232) Intentional overdose (203) Bradycardia (201) Off label use (197) Electrocardiogram qt prolonged (186) Toxicity to various agents (183)

What Other Drugs Cause Brain oedema?

ACETAMINOPHEN (407) DEXAMETHASONE (254) TACROLIMUS (232) FENTANYL (222) PREDNISONE (205) METHOTREXATE (200) OXYCODONE (191) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (188) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (188) METHADONE (187)