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Does PHENOBARBITAL Cause Depression? 29 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Depression have been filed in association with PHENOBARBITAL (Phenobarbital Sodium). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for PHENOBARBITAL.

29
Reports of Depression with PHENOBARBITAL
0.5%
of all PHENOBARBITAL reports
2
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From PHENOBARBITAL?

Of the 29 reports, 2 (6.9%) resulted in death, 8 (27.6%) required hospitalization.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does PHENOBARBITAL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,686) Off label use (781) Seizure (620) Multiple-drug resistance (406) Toxicity to various agents (392) Status epilepticus (317) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (274) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (266) Hypotension (256) Epilepsy (253)

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 PHENOBARBITAL Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENOLPHTHALEIN PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENOTHIAZINE PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENPROCOUMON PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENTERMINE PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENTERMINE\TOPIRAMATE

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