Promethazine

Common brands: Phenergan, Promethegan, Neurontin, Tylenol Extra Strength, Pain Relief

Top reporter: Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.

Benzodiazepine [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Osmotic Laxative [EPC]
18,237
Total Reports
6,049
Serious Reports
1,773
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.72%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,186
Female
12,845

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Promethazine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 NAUSEA 2,553
9.8%
2 VOMITING 1,751
6.7%
3 PAIN 1,464
5.6%
4 FATIGUE 1,427
5.5%
5 DIARRHOEA 1,282
4.9%
6 HEADACHE 1,205
4.6%
7 DYSPNOEA 1,087
4.2%
8 ANXIETY 869
3.3%
9 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 869
3.3%
10 ASTHENIA 807
3.1%
11 PNEUMONIA 803
3.1%
12 ABDOMINAL PAIN 781
3.0%
13 PYREXIA 778
3.0%
14 DIZZINESS 761
2.9%
15 MALAISE 739
2.8%
16 OFF LABEL USE 729
2.8%
17 WEIGHT DECREASED 693
2.7%
18 ARTHRALGIA 690
2.6%
19 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 673
2.6%
20 FALL 639
2.4%
21 DEPRESSION 605
2.3%
22 DEHYDRATION 578
2.2%
23 BACK PAIN 567
2.2%
24 CHEST PAIN 561
2.1%
25 DECREASED APPETITE 550
2.1%
26 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 542
2.1%
27 INSOMNIA 536
2.1%
28 DEATH 532
2.0%
29 ANAEMIA 524
2.0%
30 CONSTIPATION 511
2.0%

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.