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Does OXYCODONE Cause Dependence? 3,070 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,070 reports of Dependence have been filed in association with OXYCODONE (Oxycodone Hydrochloride). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for OXYCODONE.

3,070
Reports of Dependence with OXYCODONE
1.6%
of all OXYCODONE reports
635
Deaths
181
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dependence From OXYCODONE?

Of the 3,070 reports, 635 (20.7%) resulted in death, 181 (5.9%) required hospitalization, and 11 (0.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dependence Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does OXYCODONE Cause?

Drug dependence (104,927) Pain (55,423) Overdose (51,222) Emotional distress (49,050) Drug withdrawal syndrome (36,595) Death (23,259) Toxicity to various agents (17,518) Drug abuse (11,835) Drug ineffective (7,451) Depression (6,871)

What Other Drugs Cause Dependence?

ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (28,841) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (26,147) OXYMORPHONE (8,816) TRAMADOL (8,530) MORPHINE (5,656) FENTANYL (4,358) ACETAMINOPHEN\CODEINE (3,857) CODEINE\PROMETHAZINE (3,521) HYDROCODONE\IBUPROFEN (3,304) PROPOXYPHENE (3,206)

Which OXYCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Dependence Risk?

OXYCODONE vs OXYCODONE TEREPHTHALATE OXYCODONE vs OXYCODONE\OXYCODONE OXYCODONE vs OXYCONTIN OXYCODONE vs OXYGEN OXYCODONE vs OXYMETAZOLINE

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