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Does SERTRALINE Cause Constipation? 540 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 540 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with SERTRALINE (Sertraline Hydrochloride). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for SERTRALINE.

540
Reports of Constipation with SERTRALINE
0.9%
of all SERTRALINE reports
26
Deaths
190
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From SERTRALINE?

Of the 540 reports, 26 (4.8%) resulted in death, 190 (35.2%) required hospitalization, and 34 (6.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Constipation is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for SERTRALINE.

What Other Side Effects Does SERTRALINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (4,439) Toxicity to various agents (3,110) Nausea (3,105) Anxiety (2,981) Dizziness (2,697) Headache (2,597) Intentional overdose (2,540) Drug interaction (2,504) Diarrhoea (2,424) Fatigue (2,349)

What Other Drugs Cause Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which SERTRALINE Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

SERTRALINE vs SETMELANOTIDE SERTRALINE vs SEVELAMER SERTRALINE vs SEVOFLURANE SERTRALINE vs SIBUTRAMINE SERTRALINE vs SILDENAFIL

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