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Does AMOXICILLIN Cause Epilepsy? 72 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 72 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with AMOXICILLIN (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for AMOXICILLIN.

72
Reports of Epilepsy with AMOXICILLIN
0.2%
of all AMOXICILLIN reports
1
Deaths
30
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From AMOXICILLIN?

Of the 72 reports, 1 (1.4%) resulted in death, 30 (41.7%) required hospitalization, and 24 (33.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Epilepsy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMOXICILLIN. However, 72 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does AMOXICILLIN Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (3,433) Rash (2,281) Pruritus (2,005) Drug ineffective (1,926) Urticaria (1,661) Dyspnoea (1,600) Diarrhoea (1,548) Nausea (1,405) Acute kidney injury (1,392) Erythema (1,288)

What Other Drugs Cause Epilepsy?

LEVETIRACETAM (2,546) LAMOTRIGINE (1,758) ADALIMUMAB (1,107) TOPIRAMATE (1,066) METHOTREXATE (960) LACOSAMIDE (902) VALPROATE (878) CARBAMAZEPINE (869) RITUXIMAB (846) CETIRIZINE (837)

Which AMOXICILLIN Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLARITHROMYCIN\ESOMEPRAZOLE AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLARITHROMYCIN\LANSOPRAZOLE AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLAVULANATE AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLAVULANIC ACID AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\OMEPRAZOLE\RIFABUTIN

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