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Does PROMETHAZINE Cause Akathisia? 343 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 343 reports of Akathisia have been filed in association with PROMETHAZINE (Promethazine Hydrochloride). This represents 4.4% of all adverse event reports for PROMETHAZINE.

343
Reports of Akathisia with PROMETHAZINE
4.4%
of all PROMETHAZINE reports
12
Deaths
338
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Akathisia From PROMETHAZINE?

Of the 343 reports, 12 (3.5%) resulted in death, 338 (98.5%) required hospitalization.

Is Akathisia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PROMETHAZINE. However, 343 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PROMETHAZINE Cause?

Intentional overdose (3,193) Intentional self-injury (2,869) Toxicity to various agents (742) Tachycardia (653) Drug hypersensitivity (627) Fatigue (617) Depressed level of consciousness (522) Somnolence (510) Drug abuse (359) Nausea (314)

What Other Drugs Cause Akathisia?

ARIPIPRAZOLE (2,107) OLANZAPINE (1,230) RISPERIDONE (1,150) QUETIAPINE (925) BREXPIPRAZOLE (807) PALIPERIDONE (607) LURASIDONE (552) HALOPERIDOL (551) SERTRALINE (498) CLOZAPINE (474)

Which PROMETHAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Akathisia Risk?

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