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Does VENLAFAXINE Cause Encephalopathy? 221 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 221 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with VENLAFAXINE (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for VENLAFAXINE.

221
Reports of Encephalopathy with VENLAFAXINE
0.5%
of all VENLAFAXINE reports
11
Deaths
196
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From VENLAFAXINE?

Of the 221 reports, 11 (5.0%) resulted in death, 196 (88.7%) required hospitalization, and 78 (35.3%) 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 VENLAFAXINE. However, 221 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does VENLAFAXINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (5,408) Toxicity to various agents (3,917) Nausea (2,989) Completed suicide (2,929) Headache (2,668) Dizziness (2,426) Off label use (2,310) Overdose (2,220) Intentional overdose (2,187) Fatigue (2,153)

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 VENLAFAXINE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

VENLAFAXINE vs VENTAVIS VENLAFAXINE vs VENTOLIN VENLAFAXINE vs VENTOLIN HFA VENLAFAXINE vs VERAPAMIL VENLAFAXINE vs VERICIGUAT

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