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Does HYDROCODONE Cause Respiratory arrest? 153 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 153 reports of Respiratory arrest have been filed in association with HYDROCODONE (Hydrocodone Bitartrate). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCODONE.

153
Reports of Respiratory arrest with HYDROCODONE
0.3%
of all HYDROCODONE reports
142
Deaths
53
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory arrest From HYDROCODONE?

Of the 153 reports, 142 (92.8%) resulted in death, 53 (34.6%) required hospitalization, and 13 (8.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory arrest Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCODONE. However, 153 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 Respiratory arrest?

FENTANYL (1,278) ALPRAZOLAM (1,046) OXYCODONE (989) COCAINE (611) GABAPENTIN (599) ALCOHOL (571) MORPHINE (558) QUETIAPINE (533) DIAZEPAM (523) ACETAMINOPHEN (492)

Which HYDROCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory arrest Risk?

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

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