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Triclofos Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of triclofos include off label use, pneumonia, and pyrexia, based on 80 FDA adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025. 7.5% of reports found the drug to be ineffective.

Triclofos side effects

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

1
Off Label Use11.3%9
2
Pneumonia10.0%8
3
Drug Ineffective7.5%6
4
Pyrexia6.3%5
5
Withdrawal Syndrome5.0%4
6
Epilepsy5.0%4
7
Condition Aggravated3.8%3
8
Pulmonary Oedema3.8%3
9
Pneumonia Aspiration3.8%3
10
Wheezing3.8%3
11
Condition Aggravated3.8%3
12
Asthma3.8%3
13
Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation3.8%3
14
Product Use In Unapproved Indication3.8%3
15
Prescribed Underdose3.8%3

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

Report severity

96.3%Serious77 reports
48.8%Hospitalizations39 reports
15.0%Fatal12 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Triclofos drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside triclofos. 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
Vigabatrin16.3%13
2
Midazolam12.5%10
3
Fentanyl10.0%8
4
Dexmedetomidine-hydrochloride10.0%8
5
Apomorphine-hydrochloride8.8%7
6
Hydroxyzine7.5%6
7
Diazepam7.5%6
8
Velaglucerase-alfa7.5%6
9
Thiopental-sodium6.3%5
10
Phenobarbital-sodium6.3%5
11
Acetaminophen6.3%5
12
Ketamine-hydrochloride6.3%5
13
Imiglucerase5.0%4
14
Morphine-sulfate5.0%4
15
Cefazolin-sodium5.0%4

Taken alongside

1
Diazepam20.0%16
2
Levocarnitine17.5%14
3
Valproate-sodium17.5%14
4
Cysteine-hydrochloride16.3%13
5
Acetaminophen13.8%11
6
Furosemide12.5%10
7
Fentanyl12.5%10
8
Tizanidine-hydrochloride12.5%10
9
Famotidine11.3%9
10
Baclofen11.3%9
11
Phenobarbital-sodium10.0%8
12
Dantrolene-sodium10.0%8
13
Zonisamide10.0%8
14
Clonidine10.0%8
15
Perampanel10.0%8

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 triclofos side effects

35.0% of triclofos adverse event reports involve female patients and 51.2% involve male patients. The largest age group is child at 40%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female35.0%
Male51.2%
Unknown13.8%

Age group

< 245.7%
2–1140.0%
12–174.3%
18–645.7%
65+4.3%

What is triclofos used for

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

Anaesthesia ProcedureDrug Use For Unknown IndicationEncephalopathyEpilepsyGastrostomyGaucher^s DiseaseGaucher^s Disease Type IiImmunisationInfantile SpasmsInvestigationMeniscus InjuryMuscle SpasticityMuscle TightnessMyoclonusPremedication

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Triclofos brand names and reporting trend

Triclofos is sold under the brand name Triclos.

Brand names

Triclos109

Quarterly reports (20042025)

200420102025

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

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