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ETHIONAMIDE vs ETHOSUXIMIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ETHIONAMIDE vs ETHOSUXIMIDE: Safety Overview

Metric ETHIONAMIDE ETHOSUXIMIDE
Total FAERS Reports 657 1,249
Deaths Reported 156 10
Death Rate 23.7% 0.8%
Hospitalizations 225 260
Average Patient Age 33.5 yrs 18.9 yrs
% Female Patients 45.9% 58.6%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer N/A PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma
Route N/A ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription