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Does HYDROCODONE Cause Pruritus? 258 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 258 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with HYDROCODONE (Hydrocodone Bitartrate). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCODONE.

258
Reports of Pruritus with HYDROCODONE
0.5%
of all HYDROCODONE reports
5
Deaths
27
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From HYDROCODONE?

Of the 258 reports, 5 (1.9%) resulted in death, 27 (10.5%) required hospitalization, and 9 (3.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus 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 Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which HYDROCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

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

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