DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN and DRUG ABUSE

Overview

DRUG ABUSE is the #20 most commonly reported adverse reaction for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN, manufactured by RB Health (US) LLC. There are 90 FDA adverse event reports linking DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN to DRUG ABUSE. This represents approximately 1.0% of all 8,751 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN who experience drug abuse 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

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

Other Side Effects of DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN

In addition to drug abuse, the following adverse reactions have been reported for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN:

• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 1,293 reports
• OVERDOSE — 436 reports
• DIZZINESS — 397 reports
• DIARRHOEA — 364 reports
• ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE — 333 reports
• COUGH — 254 reports
• NO ADVERSE EVENT — 238 reports
• NAUSEA — 234 reports
• SOMNOLENCE — 182 reports
• HEADACHE — 181 reports

Other Drugs Associated with DRUG ABUSE

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

Does DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN cause DRUG ABUSE?

DRUG ABUSE has been reported as an adverse event in 90 FDA reports for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is DRUG ABUSE with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN?

DRUG ABUSE accounts for approximately 1.0% of all adverse event reports for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience DRUG ABUSE while taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN?

If you experience drug abuse while taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN, 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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