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Does HYDROMORPHONE Cause Encephalopathy? 60 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 60 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with HYDROMORPHONE (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROMORPHONE.

60
Reports of Encephalopathy with HYDROMORPHONE
0.1%
of all HYDROMORPHONE reports
4
Deaths
52
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From HYDROMORPHONE?

Of the 60 reports, 4 (6.7%) resulted in death, 52 (86.7%) required hospitalization, and 12 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Encephalopathy 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 Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which HYDROMORPHONE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy 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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HYDROMORPHONE Full Profile All Encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalopathy HYDROMORPHONE Demographics