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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Generalised tonic-clonic seizure? 185 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 185 reports of Generalised tonic-clonic seizure have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

185
Reports of Generalised tonic-clonic seizure with DEXAMETHASONE
0.2%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
48
Deaths
113
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Generalised tonic-clonic seizure From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 185 reports, 48 (25.9%) resulted in death, 113 (61.1%) required hospitalization, and 39 (21.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Generalised tonic-clonic seizure Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 185 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause?

Off label use (13,439) Plasma cell myeloma (9,207) Drug ineffective (8,359) Pneumonia (6,073) Neutropenia (6,050) Thrombocytopenia (5,873) Diarrhoea (4,816) Pyrexia (4,639) Disease progression (4,545) Febrile neutropenia (4,382)

What Other Drugs Cause Generalised tonic-clonic seizure?

LEVETIRACETAM (2,276) LACOSAMIDE (918) LAMOTRIGINE (863) BUPROPION (686) TRAMADOL (496) VENLAFAXINE (427) CARBAMAZEPINE (377) VALPROIC ACID (351) LIDOCAINE (308) PHENYTOIN (307)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Generalised tonic-clonic seizure Risk?

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