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Does ACYCLOVIR Cause Ataxia? 40 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 40 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with ACYCLOVIR (Acyclovir). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for ACYCLOVIR.

40
Reports of Ataxia with ACYCLOVIR
0.3%
of all ACYCLOVIR reports
5
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From ACYCLOVIR?

Of the 40 reports, 5 (12.5%) resulted in death, 25 (62.5%) required hospitalization, and 1 (2.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ataxia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ACYCLOVIR.

What Other Side Effects Does ACYCLOVIR Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,727) Acute kidney injury (1,405) Off label use (942) Headache (694) Condition aggravated (584) Pyrexia (565) Nausea (537) Rash (461) Neurotoxicity (460) Dyspnoea (446)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which ACYCLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

ACYCLOVIR vs AD26.COV2.S ACYCLOVIR vs ADAGRASIB ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB-AACF ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB-AATY

Related Pages

ACYCLOVIR Full Profile All Ataxia Reports All Drugs Causing Ataxia ACYCLOVIR Demographics