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Does SERTRALINE Cause Encephalopathy? 94 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 94 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with SERTRALINE (Sertraline Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for SERTRALINE.

94
Reports of Encephalopathy with SERTRALINE
0.2%
of all SERTRALINE reports
10
Deaths
72
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From SERTRALINE?

Of the 94 reports, 10 (10.6%) resulted in death, 72 (76.6%) required hospitalization, and 28 (29.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SERTRALINE. However, 94 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which SERTRALINE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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

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SERTRALINE Full Profile All Encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalopathy SERTRALINE Demographics