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Does PROMETHAZINE Cause Drug abuse? 359 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 359 reports of Drug abuse have been filed in association with PROMETHAZINE (Promethazine Hydrochloride). This represents 4.6% of all adverse event reports for PROMETHAZINE.

359
Reports of Drug abuse with PROMETHAZINE
4.6%
of all PROMETHAZINE reports
278
Deaths
57
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Drug abuse From PROMETHAZINE?

Of the 359 reports, 278 (77.4%) resulted in death, 57 (15.9%) required hospitalization, and 5 (1.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Drug abuse Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PROMETHAZINE. However, 359 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) Akathisia (343) Nausea (314)

What Other Drugs Cause Drug abuse?

FENTANYL (12,390) OXYCODONE (11,835) ALPRAZOLAM (8,827) MORPHINE (6,636) COCAINE (6,113) DIAZEPAM (5,609) ALCOHOL (5,596) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (4,675) TRAMADOL (4,553) METHADONE (4,480)

Which PROMETHAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Drug abuse Risk?

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