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Does PHENYLEPHRINE Cause Fibromyalgia? 508 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 508 reports of Fibromyalgia have been filed in association with PHENYLEPHRINE (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride). This represents 12.9% of all adverse event reports for PHENYLEPHRINE.

508
Reports of Fibromyalgia with PHENYLEPHRINE
12.9%
of all PHENYLEPHRINE reports
481
Deaths
430
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Fibromyalgia From PHENYLEPHRINE?

Of the 508 reports, 481 (94.7%) resulted in death, 430 (84.6%) required hospitalization, and 449 (88.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Fibromyalgia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PHENYLEPHRINE. However, 508 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 Fibromyalgia?

ADALIMUMAB (4,457) METHOTREXATE (4,131) ETANERCEPT (3,589) TOCILIZUMAB (3,363) ABATACEPT (3,315) LEFLUNOMIDE (3,221) PREDNISONE (3,140) RITUXIMAB (3,065) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (3,048) TOFACITINIB (3,031)

Which PHENYLEPHRINE Alternatives Have Lower Fibromyalgia Risk?

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