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Does METHADONE Cause Headache? 220 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 220 reports of Headache have been filed in association with METHADONE (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for METHADONE.

220
Reports of Headache with METHADONE
0.8%
of all METHADONE reports
4
Deaths
82
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From METHADONE?

Of the 220 reports, 4 (1.8%) resulted in death, 82 (37.3%) required hospitalization, and 12 (5.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache 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 Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which METHADONE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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

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