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Does GUANFACINE Cause Encephalopathy? 14 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 14 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with GUANFACINE (Guanfacine). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for GUANFACINE.

14
Reports of Encephalopathy with GUANFACINE
0.4%
of all GUANFACINE reports
0
Deaths
11
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From GUANFACINE?

Of the 14 reports, 11 (78.6%) required hospitalization, and 2 (14.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which GUANFACINE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

GUANFACINE vs GUSELKUMAB GUANFACINE vs HAIR KERATIN AMINO ACIDS GOLD COMPLEX GUANFACINE vs HALDOL GUANFACINE vs HALOBETASOL GUANFACINE vs HALOPERIDOL

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