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Does SERTRALINE Cause Respiratory depression? 120 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 120 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with SERTRALINE (Sertraline Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for SERTRALINE.

120
Reports of Respiratory depression with SERTRALINE
0.2%
of all SERTRALINE reports
59
Deaths
45
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From SERTRALINE?

Of the 120 reports, 59 (49.2%) resulted in death, 45 (37.5%) required hospitalization, and 15 (12.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SERTRALINE. However, 120 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 Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which SERTRALINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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

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