🇺🇸 Heroin in United States

19,858 US adverse-event reports

Safety signals — FAERS

Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.

• Window: 28 March 2025 – 28 March 2026
• Total reports: 19,858

Most-reported reactions

1. Drug Abuse — 5,943 reports (29.93%)
2. Drug Dependence — 3,632 reports (18.29%)
3. Overdose — 2,760 reports (13.9%)
4. Toxicity To Various Agents — 2,464 reports (12.41%)
5. Death — 1,570 reports (7.91%)
6. Drug Withdrawal Syndrome — 859 reports (4.33%)
7. Substance Abuse — 823 reports (4.14%)
8. Cardio-Respiratory Arrest — 606 reports (3.05%)
9. Pain — 605 reports (3.05%)
10. Cardiac Arrest — 596 reports (3%)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heroin approved in United States?

Heroin does not currently have US marketing authorisation in our dataset.

Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Heroin in United States?

MetroHealth Medical Center is the originator. The local marketing authorisation holder may differ — check the official source linked above.