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Does PROMETHAZINE Cause Death? 161 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 161 reports of Death have been filed in association with PROMETHAZINE (Promethazine Hydrochloride). This represents 2.1% of all adverse event reports for PROMETHAZINE.

161
Reports of Death with PROMETHAZINE
2.1%
of all PROMETHAZINE reports
159
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Death From PROMETHAZINE?

Of the 161 reports, 159 (98.8%) resulted in death, 8 (5.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Death Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PROMETHAZINE. However, 161 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) Akathisia (343)

What Other Drugs Cause Death?

OXYCODONE (23,259) LENALIDOMIDE (19,213) APIXABAN (18,501) MORPHINE (17,960) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (17,849) FENTANYL (16,577) DENOSUMAB (16,545) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (16,341) HYDROMORPHONE (15,276) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (13,789)

Which PROMETHAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Death Risk?

PROMETHAZINE vs PROMETHAZINE\PROMETHAZINE PROMETHAZINE vs PROMETHAZINE\THIOUREA PROMETHAZINE vs PROPAFENONE PROMETHAZINE vs PROPARACAINE PROMETHAZINE vs PROPECIA

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