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Does FLUMETHASONE Cause Epilepsy? 241 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 241 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with FLUMETHASONE. This represents 27.1% of all adverse event reports for FLUMETHASONE.

241
Reports of Epilepsy with FLUMETHASONE
27.1%
of all FLUMETHASONE reports
236
Deaths
236
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From FLUMETHASONE?

Of the 241 reports, 236 (97.9%) resulted in death, 236 (97.9%) required hospitalization, and 239 (99.2%) 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 FLUMETHASONE. However, 241 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does FLUMETHASONE Cause?

Off label use (455) Joint swelling (370) Dyspepsia (341) Mobility decreased (340) Insomnia (336) Injury (335) Blood cholesterol increased (332) Hepatic enzyme increased (326) General physical health deterioration (323) Glossodynia (321)

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 FLUMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

FLUMETHASONE vs FLUMETHASONE PIVALATE FLUMETHASONE vs FLUMETHASONE\SALICYLIC ACID FLUMETHASONE vs FLUNARIZINE FLUMETHASONE vs FLUNISOLIDE FLUMETHASONE vs FLUNITRAZEPAM

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