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Does DESOXIMETASONE Cause Epilepsy? 771 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 771 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with DESOXIMETASONE (Desoximetasone). This represents 6.6% of all adverse event reports for DESOXIMETASONE.

771
Reports of Epilepsy with DESOXIMETASONE
6.6%
of all DESOXIMETASONE reports
622
Deaths
531
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From DESOXIMETASONE?

Of the 771 reports, 622 (80.7%) resulted in death, 531 (68.9%) required hospitalization, and 564 (73.2%) 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 DESOXIMETASONE. However, 771 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DESOXIMETASONE Cause?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (7,242) Drug ineffective (7,162) Pain (7,080) Alopecia (7,046) Fatigue (7,044) Pemphigus (7,043) Abdominal discomfort (6,895) Glossodynia (6,827) Rheumatoid arthritis (6,719) Swelling (6,250)

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 DESOXIMETASONE Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

DESOXIMETASONE vs DESVENLAFAXINE DESOXIMETASONE vs DETROL DESOXIMETASONE vs DEUCRAVACITINIB DESOXIMETASONE vs DEUTETRABENAZINE DESOXIMETASONE vs DEUTIVACAFTOR\TEZACAFTOR\VANZACAFTOR

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