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Does HYDROCODONE Cause Brain oedema? 34 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 34 reports of Brain oedema have been filed in association with HYDROCODONE (Hydrocodone Bitartrate). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCODONE.

34
Reports of Brain oedema with HYDROCODONE
0.1%
of all HYDROCODONE reports
14
Deaths
17
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Brain oedema From HYDROCODONE?

Of the 34 reports, 14 (41.2%) resulted in death, 17 (50.0%) required hospitalization, and 13 (38.2%) 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 HYDROCODONE. However, 34 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCODONE Cause?

Drug dependence (14,400) Death (13,014) Overdose (11,585) Toxicity to various agents (10,645) Pain (8,148) Emotional distress (7,618) Drug withdrawal syndrome (6,832) Drug abuse (2,742) Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal (1,996) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,154)

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)

Which HYDROCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Brain oedema Risk?

HYDROCODONE vs HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN HYDROCODONE vs HYDROCODONE\IBUPROFEN HYDROCODONE vs HYDROCODONE+PARACETAMOL HYDROCODONE vs HYDROCORTISONE HYDROCODONE vs HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE

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HYDROCODONE Full Profile All Brain oedema Reports All Drugs Causing Brain oedema HYDROCODONE Demographics