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Does HYDROCODONE Cause Respiratory depression? 99 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 99 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with HYDROCODONE (Hydrocodone Bitartrate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCODONE.

99
Reports of Respiratory depression with HYDROCODONE
0.2%
of all HYDROCODONE reports
68
Deaths
19
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From HYDROCODONE?

Of the 99 reports, 68 (68.7%) resulted in death, 19 (19.2%) required hospitalization, and 17 (17.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory depression 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 Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which HYDROCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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

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