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Does GUANFACINE Cause Respiratory depression? 15 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 15 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with GUANFACINE (Guanfacine). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for GUANFACINE.

15
Reports of Respiratory depression with GUANFACINE
0.4%
of all GUANFACINE reports
12
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From GUANFACINE?

Of the 15 reports, 12 (80.0%) resulted in death, 3 (20.0%) required hospitalization, and 3 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GUANFACINE. However, 15 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 Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which GUANFACINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression 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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