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Does AMITRIPTYLINE 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 AMITRIPTYLINE (AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for AMITRIPTYLINE.

40
Reports of Ataxia with AMITRIPTYLINE
0.2%
of all AMITRIPTYLINE reports
0
Deaths
26
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From AMITRIPTYLINE?

Of the 40 reports, 26 (65.0%) 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 AMITRIPTYLINE.

What Other Side Effects Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (3,001) Drug ineffective (2,344) Completed suicide (1,678) Off label use (1,588) Pain (1,300) Fall (1,216) Hypotension (1,205) Drug abuse (1,116) Dizziness (1,041) Constipation (1,035)

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 AMITRIPTYLINE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMITRIPTYLINE\PERPHENAZINE AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMIVANTAMAB AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMIVANTAMAB-VMJW AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMLODIPINE AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMLODIPINE BESILATE

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