OXYCONTIN: 824 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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824
Total FAERS Reports
75 (9.1%)
Deaths Reported
66
Hospitalizations
824
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
14
Disabilities
First Report: 2000 · Latest Report: 20140530
What Are the Most Common OXYCONTIN Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug abuse
119 reports (14.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug dependence
104 reports (12.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
87 reports (10.6%)
All OXYCONTIN Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug abuse | 119 | 14.4% | 10 | 3 |
| Drug dependence | 104 | 12.6% | 9 | 5 |
| Drug ineffective | 87 | 10.6% | 2 | 4 |
| Pain | 72 | 8.7% | 2 | 8 |
| Drug effect decreased | 49 | 6.0% | 0 | 2 |
| Nausea | 45 | 5.5% | 1 | 4 |
| Overdose | 45 | 5.5% | 28 | 5 |
| Drug withdrawal syndrome | 41 | 5.0% | 0 | 3 |
| Substance abuse | 39 | 4.7% | 5 | 3 |
| Constipation | 37 | 4.5% | 3 | 4 |
| Inadequate analgesia | 35 | 4.3% | 1 | 1 |
| Malaise | 28 | 3.4% | 0 | 2 |
| Feeling abnormal | 27 | 3.3% | 0 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 27 | 3.3% | 1 | 6 |
| Dizziness | 24 | 2.9% | 0 | 3 |
| Somnolence | 24 | 2.9% | 0 | 5 |
| Headache | 22 | 2.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Intentional product misuse | 22 | 2.7% | 1 | 1 |
| Insomnia | 21 | 2.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Diarrhoea | 20 | 2.4% | 0 | 4 |
Who Reports OXYCONTIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 48.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is OXYCONTIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | 87 | 15 | 19 |
| 2014 | 55 | 1 | 15 |
What Is OXYCONTIN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 392 |
| Pain | 182 |
| Drug abuse | 61 |
| Back pain | 37 |
| Cancer pain | 13 |
| Drug dependence | 13 |
| Neck pain | 9 |
| Analgesic therapy | 8 |
| Spinal column stenosis | 7 |
| Intervertebral disc degeneration | 6 |
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Official FDA Label for OXYCONTIN
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.