ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE and ANXIETY

Overview

ANXIETY is the #19 most commonly reported adverse reaction for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, manufactured by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company. There are 26 FDA adverse event reports linking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE to ANXIETY. This represents approximately 1.3% of all 2,034 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE who experience anxiety should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

ANXIETY is a less commonly reported adverse event for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

In addition to anxiety, the following adverse reactions have been reported for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE:

• COVID 19 — 129 reports
• DISEASE RECURRENCE — 107 reports
• NAUSEA — 71 reports
• NASOPHARYNGITIS — 65 reports
• DIZZINESS — 58 reports
• FATIGUE — 56 reports
• DIARRHOEA — 54 reports
• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 54 reports
• COUGH — 50 reports
• HEADACHE — 46 reports

Other Drugs Associated with ANXIETY

The following drugs have also been linked to anxiety in FDA adverse event reports:

Does ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE cause ANXIETY?

ANXIETY has been reported as an adverse event in 26 FDA reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is ANXIETY with ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

ANXIETY accounts for approximately 1.3% of all adverse event reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience ANXIETY while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

If you experience anxiety while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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