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Does HYDROCODONE Cause Constipation? 367 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 367 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with HYDROCODONE (Hydrocodone Bitartrate). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCODONE.

367
Reports of Constipation with HYDROCODONE
0.8%
of all HYDROCODONE reports
26
Deaths
98
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From HYDROCODONE?

Of the 367 reports, 26 (7.1%) resulted in death, 98 (26.7%) required hospitalization, and 5 (1.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which HYDROCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

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

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