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Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause Depression? 393 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 393 reports of Depression have been filed in association with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS). This represents 9.3% of all adverse event reports for SULFAMETHOXAZOLE.

393
Reports of Depression with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
9.3%
of all SULFAMETHOXAZOLE reports
299
Deaths
351
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From SULFAMETHOXAZOLE?

Of the 393 reports, 299 (76.1%) resulted in death, 351 (89.3%) required hospitalization, and 356 (90.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause?

Rash (2,137) Fatigue (2,096) Pyrexia (2,046) Swelling (2,024) Infection (2,018) Joint swelling (2,017) Hypersensitivity (2,000) Dyspnoea (1,984) Folliculitis (1,975) Impaired healing (1,974)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFANILAMIDE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFASALAZINE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFATHIAZOLE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFISOMIDINE

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