Does APIXABAN Cause Epilepsy? 119 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 119 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.
119
Reports of Epilepsy with APIXABAN
0.1%
of all APIXABAN reports
5
Deaths
64
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From APIXABAN?
Of the 119 reports, 5 (4.2%) resulted in death, 64 (53.8%) required hospitalization, and 29 (24.4%) 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 APIXABAN. However, 119 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does APIXABAN Cause?
Death (18,501)
Cerebrovascular accident (7,237)
Atrial fibrillation (5,690)
Off label use (5,590)
Thrombosis (5,298)
Fall (5,063)
Cardiac disorder (4,917)
Haemorrhage (4,770)
Dyspnoea (4,379)
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (4,030)
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 APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?
APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE
APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE
APIXABAN vs APREMILAST
APIXABAN vs APREPITANT
APIXABAN vs APROTININ