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Does LEVODOPA Cause Surgery? 13 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 13 reports of Surgery have been filed in association with LEVODOPA (L-Dopa). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for LEVODOPA.

13
Reports of Surgery with LEVODOPA
0.2%
of all LEVODOPA reports
0
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Surgery From LEVODOPA?

Of the 13 reports, 6 (46.2%) required hospitalization.

Is Surgery Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEVODOPA. However, 13 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 Surgery?

ADALIMUMAB (3,506) ETANERCEPT (2,977) UPADACITINIB (2,037) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (1,662) SODIUM OXYBATE (1,554) DUPILUMAB (1,540) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (1,322) IBRUTINIB (1,204) CALCIUM OXYBATE\MAGNESIUM OXYBATE\POTASSIUM OXYBATE\SODIUM OXYBATE (908) INFLIXIMAB (769)

Which LEVODOPA Alternatives Have Lower Surgery Risk?

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

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