Fentanyl

Common brands: Fentanyl System, Pain Relief, Oxycodone Hydrochloride, Medline, Diprivan

Top reporter: Alvogen

Opioid Agonist [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]General Anesthetic [EPC]
96,504
Total Reports
47,323
Serious Reports
27,462
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (28.46%)

Patient Demographics

Male
43,001
Female
44,937

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Fentanyl.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG ABUSE 10,656
9.9%
2 PAIN 7,282
6.8%
3 DRUG DEPENDENCE 6,061
5.6%
4 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 5,969
5.6%
5 OVERDOSE 5,785
5.4%
6 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 5,770
5.4%
7 DEATH 5,404
5.0%
8 NAUSEA 5,124
4.8%
9 VOMITING 3,735
3.5%
10 FATIGUE 3,563
3.3%
11 OFF LABEL USE 3,398
3.2%
12 DYSPNOEA 2,995
2.8%
13 DRUG WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME 2,993
2.8%
14 DIARRHOEA 2,961
2.8%
15 HYPOTENSION 2,958
2.8%
16 EMOTIONAL DISTRESS 2,940
2.7%
17 DRUG INTERACTION 2,803
2.6%
18 ANXIETY 2,431
2.3%
19 PYREXIA 2,285
2.1%
20 PNEUMONIA 2,212
2.1%
21 CARDIAC ARREST 2,201
2.0%
22 ASTHENIA 2,133
2.0%
23 HEADACHE 2,133
2.0%
24 SOMNOLENCE 2,103
2.0%
25 MALAISE 2,097
2.0%
26 FALL 1,964
1.8%
27 CONSTIPATION 1,959
1.8%
28 DIZZINESS 1,927
1.8%
29 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,792
1.7%
30 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,784
1.7%

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.