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Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause Status epilepticus? 21 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 21 reports of Status epilepticus have been filed in association with AMITRIPTYLINE (AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for AMITRIPTYLINE.

21
Reports of Status epilepticus with AMITRIPTYLINE
0.1%
of all AMITRIPTYLINE reports
2
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Status epilepticus From AMITRIPTYLINE?

Of the 21 reports, 2 (9.5%) resulted in death, 18 (85.7%) required hospitalization, and 8 (38.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Status epilepticus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMITRIPTYLINE. However, 21 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Status epilepticus?

LEVETIRACETAM (1,883) LACOSAMIDE (874) VALPROIC ACID (587) PHENYTOIN (544) BUPROPION (490) LAMOTRIGINE (438) MIDAZOLAM (369) CLOBAZAM (366) PHENOBARBITAL (317) TOPIRAMATE (315)

Which AMITRIPTYLINE Alternatives Have Lower Status epilepticus Risk?

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