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Does HYDROCODONE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 47 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 47 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with HYDROCODONE (Hydrocodone Bitartrate). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCODONE.

47
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with HYDROCODONE
0.1%
of all HYDROCODONE reports
44
Deaths
14
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From HYDROCODONE?

Of the 47 reports, 44 (93.6%) resulted in death, 14 (29.8%) required hospitalization, and 5 (10.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCODONE. However, 47 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 Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) PREDNISONE (707) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613)

Which HYDROCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity 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 Hepatotoxicity Reports All Drugs Causing Hepatotoxicity HYDROCODONE Demographics