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Does HYDROMORPHONE Cause Dependence? 776 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 776 reports of Dependence have been filed in association with HYDROMORPHONE (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for HYDROMORPHONE.

776
Reports of Dependence with HYDROMORPHONE
0.9%
of all HYDROMORPHONE reports
165
Deaths
74
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dependence From HYDROMORPHONE?

Of the 776 reports, 165 (21.3%) resulted in death, 74 (9.5%) required hospitalization, and 4 (0.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dependence Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROMORPHONE Cause?

Drug dependence (39,714) Overdose (25,322) Pain (21,325) Emotional distress (18,260) Death (15,276) Drug withdrawal syndrome (14,834) Toxicity to various agents (10,769) Drug abuse (3,999) Drug ineffective (3,562) Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal (3,333)

What Other Drugs Cause Dependence?

ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (28,841) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (26,147) OXYMORPHONE (8,816) TRAMADOL (8,530) MORPHINE (5,656) FENTANYL (4,358) ACETAMINOPHEN\CODEINE (3,857) CODEINE\PROMETHAZINE (3,521) HYDROCODONE\IBUPROFEN (3,304) PROPOXYPHENE (3,206)

Which HYDROMORPHONE Alternatives Have Lower Dependence Risk?

HYDROMORPHONE vs HYDROQUINONE HYDROMORPHONE vs HYDROXOCOBALAMIN HYDROMORPHONE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE HYDROMORPHONE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE DIPHOSPHATE HYDROMORPHONE vs HYDROXYETHYL STARCH 130/0.4

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