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Deserpidine Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of deserpidine include fatigue, dry mouth, and middle insomnia, based on 26 FDA adverse event reports from 2004 to 2024.

Deserpidine side effects

Percentages show how often each reaction appears relative to total reports for deserpidine.

1
Fatigue11.5%3
2
Dry Mouth7.7%2
3
Middle Insomnia7.7%2
4
Rash7.7%2
5
Diarrhoea7.7%2
6
Off Label Use7.7%2
7
Hypertension7.7%2
8
Atrial Fibrillation7.7%2
9
Dyspnoea7.7%2
10
Hyperlipidaemia7.7%2
11
Hypersensitivity7.7%2
12
Irritable Bowel Syndrome7.7%2
13
Osteoarthritis7.7%2
14
Pain7.7%2
15
Peptic Ulcer7.7%2

These are voluntary reports and do not establish that deserpidine caused these reactions.

Report severity

65.4%Serious17 reports
26.9%Hospitalizations7 reports
23.1%Fatal6 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Deserpidine drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside deserpidine. Drugs flagged as a suspected cause appear in the first column. Drugs taken at the same time but not suspected appear in the second.

Also suspected

1
Tiotropium-bromide15.4%4
2
Lenalidomide11.5%3
3
Rosuvastatin7.7%2
4
Digoxin7.7%2
5
Sodium-oxybate7.7%2
6
Budesonide3.8%1
7
Formoterol3.8%1
8
Fenofibrate3.8%1
9
Rofecoxib3.8%1
10
Methotrexate3.8%1
11
Celecoxib3.8%1
12
Calcium-chloride3.8%1
13
Dextrose3.8%1
14
Magnesium-chloride3.8%1
15
Sodium-chloride3.8%1

Taken alongside

1
Methyclothiazide76.9%20
2
Ergocalciferol34.6%9
3
Furosemide30.8%8
4
Aspirin30.8%8
5
Clopidogrel-bisulfate23.1%6
6
Amlodipine19.2%5
7
Metoprolol15.4%4
8
Pravastatin-sodium15.4%4
9
Acetaminophen15.4%4
10
Hydrochlorothiazide15.4%4
11
Mometasone-furoate15.4%4
12
Simvastatin11.5%3
13
Albuterol11.5%3
14
Guaifenesin11.5%3
15
Metoclopramide-hydrochloride11.5%3

Co-occurrence in adverse event reports does not establish a drug interaction. Patients often take multiple medications, and these lists reflect prescribing patterns rather than causal relationships. Consult a healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.

Who reports deserpidine side effects

65.4% of deserpidine adverse event reports involve female patients and 26.9% involve male patients. The largest age group is elderly at 67%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female65.4%
Male26.9%
Unknown7.7%

Age group

< 20.0%
2–110.0%
12–170.0%
18–6433.3%
65+66.7%

What is deserpidine used for

Conditions and purposes for which patients were taking deserpidine when the adverse event was reported.

Drug Use For Unknown IndicationLung AdenocarcinomaMenopauseProduct Used For Unknown IndicationProduct Used For Unknown IndicationSystemic Lupus Erythematosus

Deserpidine brand names and reporting trend

Deserpidine is sold under the brand name Oreticyl Forte.

Brand names

Oreticyl Forte1

Quarterly reports (20042024)

2004201020152024

An upward trend reflects increased FAERS reporting overall, not necessarily increased risk.

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