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Does LEVODOPA Cause Serotonin syndrome? 12 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 12 reports of Serotonin syndrome have been filed in association with LEVODOPA (L-Dopa). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for LEVODOPA.

12
Reports of Serotonin syndrome with LEVODOPA
0.2%
of all LEVODOPA reports
0
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Serotonin syndrome From LEVODOPA?

Of the 12 reports, 7 (58.3%) required hospitalization.

Is Serotonin syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEVODOPA. However, 12 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LEVODOPA Cause?

Cough (2,142) Drug ineffective (1,036) Parkinson's disease (761) Device issue (565) Product residue present (534) Device difficult to use (466) Condition aggravated (463) Device use issue (443) Dyskinesia (411) Death (335)

What Other Drugs Cause Serotonin syndrome?

VENLAFAXINE (1,632) SERTRALINE (1,563) FLUOXETINE (1,457) DULOXETINE (1,352) TRAMADOL (1,229) BUPROPION (1,058) ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE (1,051) QUETIAPINE (947) TRAZODONE (831) FENTANYL (778)

Which LEVODOPA Alternatives Have Lower Serotonin syndrome Risk?

LEVODOPA vs LEVOFLOXACIN LEVODOPA vs LEVOKETOCONAZOLE LEVODOPA vs LEVOLEUCOVORIN LEVODOPA vs LEVOMEPROMAZINE LEVODOPA vs LEVOMETHADONE

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