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SINEMET: 84 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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84
Total FAERS Reports
9 (10.7%)
Deaths Reported
32
Hospitalizations
84
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
7
Life-Threatening
8
Disabilities

First Report: 19971202 · Latest Report: 201406

What Are the Most Common SINEMET Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Speech disorder
10 reports (11.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Tremor
9 reports (10.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Dysphagia
9 reports (10.7%)

All SINEMET Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Speech disorder 10 11.9% 2 9
Drug ineffective 9 10.7% 1 4
Dysphagia 9 10.7% 1 7
Tremor 9 10.7% 0 2
Abasia 8 9.5% 2 5
Dehydration 8 9.5% 0 7
Pain 8 9.5% 1 4
Dyskinesia 7 8.3% 0 7
Asthenia 6 7.1% 1 4
Drug dose omission 6 7.1% 0 6
Fall 6 7.1% 0 2
Loss of consciousness 6 7.1% 0 6
Overdose 6 7.1% 0 4
Quality of life decreased 6 7.1% 0 6
Withdrawal syndrome 6 7.1% 0 6
Confusional state 5 6.0% 1 4
Wrong technique in drug usage process 5 6.0% 0 3

Who Reports SINEMET Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 68.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is SINEMET Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2003 1 0 0
2007 1 1 0
2009 2 0 2
2010 1 0 0
2011 1 0 1
2012 7 0 1
2013 22 5 9
2014 12 0 5

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What Is SINEMET Used For?

IndicationReports
Parkinson's disease 41

Official FDA Label for SINEMET

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.