Dimenhydrinate

Common brands: Gravol, Dramamine, Motion Sickness Relief, Dramamine For Kids, Driminate

Top reporter: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

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10,403
Total Reports
5,162
Serious Reports
819
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.87%)

Patient Demographics

Male
3,008
Female
6,163

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Dimenhydrinate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 NAUSEA 2,421
8.2%
2 FATIGUE 1,806
6.1%
3 OFF LABEL USE 1,759
6.0%
4 HEADACHE 1,541
5.2%
5 VOMITING 1,357
4.6%
6 MALAISE 1,194
4.0%
7 DIZZINESS 1,108
3.8%
8 DIARRHOEA 1,098
3.7%
9 PAIN 1,091
3.7%
10 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,083
3.7%
11 PYREXIA 966
3.3%
12 COUGH 916
3.1%
13 DYSPNOEA 913
3.1%
14 ARTHRALGIA 874
3.0%
15 RASH 874
3.0%
16 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 846
2.9%
17 ABDOMINAL PAIN 838
2.8%
18 ANXIETY 793
2.7%
19 ASTHENIA 721
2.4%
20 WEIGHT DECREASED 720
2.4%
21 NASOPHARYNGITIS 718
2.4%
22 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 714
2.4%
23 PNEUMONIA 708
2.4%
24 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 706
2.4%
25 CHEST DISCOMFORT 668
2.3%
26 FALL 666
2.3%
27 PRURITUS 666
2.3%
28 INSOMNIA 641
2.2%
29 ERYTHEMA 581
2.0%
30 WEIGHT INCREASED 545
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.