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Does PHENYLEPHRINE Cause Depression? 440 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 440 reports of Depression have been filed in association with PHENYLEPHRINE (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride). This represents 11.2% of all adverse event reports for PHENYLEPHRINE.

440
Reports of Depression with PHENYLEPHRINE
11.2%
of all PHENYLEPHRINE reports
434
Deaths
377
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From PHENYLEPHRINE?

Of the 440 reports, 434 (98.6%) resulted in death, 377 (85.7%) required hospitalization, and 380 (86.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PHENYLEPHRINE. However, 440 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PHENYLEPHRINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,184) Off label use (1,094) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (854) Pemphigus (813) Joint swelling (808) Rheumatoid arthritis (767) Condition aggravated (758) Pain (755) Pericarditis (754) Systemic lupus erythematosus (747)

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 PHENYLEPHRINE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

PHENYLEPHRINE vs PHENYLEPHRINE\PHENYLEPHRINE PHENYLEPHRINE vs PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE PHENYLEPHRINE vs PHENYTOIN PHENYLEPHRINE vs PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN PHENYLEPHRINE vs PHLOROGLUCINOL

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