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Does PHENTERMINE Cause Rhabdomyolysis? 28 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 28 reports of Rhabdomyolysis have been filed in association with PHENTERMINE (Phentermine Hydrochloride). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for PHENTERMINE.

28
Reports of Rhabdomyolysis with PHENTERMINE
1.6%
of all PHENTERMINE reports
6
Deaths
22
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Rhabdomyolysis From PHENTERMINE?

Of the 28 reports, 6 (21.4%) resulted in death, 22 (78.6%) required hospitalization, and 8 (28.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Rhabdomyolysis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PHENTERMINE. However, 28 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PHENTERMINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (339) Headache (81) Drug abuse (73) Toxicity to various agents (73) Completed suicide (72) Nausea (68) Fatigue (65) Anxiety (64) Weight increased (57) Hypertension (56)

What Other Drugs Cause Rhabdomyolysis?

ATORVASTATIN (3,286) ROSUVASTATIN (2,173) SIMVASTATIN (1,616) LEVETIRACETAM (1,183) QUETIAPINE (971) OLANZAPINE (647) ACETAMINOPHEN (630) METFORMIN (603) RISPERIDONE (527) ARIPIPRAZOLE (516)

Which PHENTERMINE Alternatives Have Lower Rhabdomyolysis Risk?

PHENTERMINE vs PHENTERMINE\TOPIRAMATE PHENTERMINE vs PHENTOLAMINE PHENTERMINE vs PHENYLEPHRINE PHENTERMINE vs PHENYLEPHRINE\PHENYLEPHRINE PHENTERMINE vs PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

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PHENTERMINE Full Profile All Rhabdomyolysis Reports All Drugs Causing Rhabdomyolysis PHENTERMINE Demographics