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Does METRONIDAZOLE Cause Encephalopathy? 324 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 324 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with METRONIDAZOLE (metronidazole). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for METRONIDAZOLE.

324
Reports of Encephalopathy with METRONIDAZOLE
1.4%
of all METRONIDAZOLE reports
46
Deaths
174
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From METRONIDAZOLE?

Of the 324 reports, 46 (14.2%) resulted in death, 174 (53.7%) required hospitalization, and 48 (14.8%) 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 METRONIDAZOLE.

What Other Side Effects Does METRONIDAZOLE Cause?

Drug ineffective (3,336) Nausea (1,944) Off label use (1,507) Headache (1,167) Vomiting (1,160) Abdominal pain (1,076) Pyrexia (1,048) Diarrhoea (1,041) Drug hypersensitivity (994) Dizziness (900)

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 METRONIDAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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