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Does METHADONE Cause Depression? 481 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 481 reports of Depression have been filed in association with METHADONE (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 1.8% of all adverse event reports for METHADONE.

481
Reports of Depression with METHADONE
1.8%
of all METHADONE reports
53
Deaths
117
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From METHADONE?

Of the 481 reports, 53 (11.0%) resulted in death, 117 (24.3%) required hospitalization, and 10 (2.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does METHADONE Cause?

Drug dependence (5,739) Toxicity to various agents (4,586) Drug abuse (4,480) Overdose (3,472) Pain (2,754) Death (2,716) Emotional distress (2,388) Drug withdrawal syndrome (2,127) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,759) Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal (1,458)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which METHADONE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

METHADONE vs METHAMPHETAMINE METHADONE vs METHENAMINE HIPPURATE METHADONE vs METHIMAZOLE METHADONE vs METHOCARBAMOL METHADONE vs METHOHEXITAL

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METHADONE Full Profile All Depression Reports All Drugs Causing Depression METHADONE Demographics