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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Breakthrough pain? 39 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 39 reports of Breakthrough pain have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

39
Reports of Breakthrough pain with GABAPENTIN
0.1%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
0
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Breakthrough pain From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 39 reports, 4 (10.3%) required hospitalization.

Is Breakthrough pain Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GABAPENTIN. However, 39 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does GABAPENTIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (10,914) Drug hypersensitivity (6,833) Off label use (6,729) Drug ineffective for unapproved indication (5,231) Product use in unapproved indication (4,919) Toxicity to various agents (4,839) Completed suicide (4,111) Dizziness (4,107) Somnolence (3,798) Fatigue (3,791)

What Other Drugs Cause Breakthrough pain?

FENTANYL (259) BUPRENORPHINE (184) OXYCODONE (105) MORPHINE (59) SECUKINUMAB (59) ETANERCEPT (57) ADALIMUMAB (51) PREGABALIN (48) TOFACITINIB (47) HYDROCODONE (46)

Which GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Breakthrough pain Risk?

GABAPENTIN vs GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL GABAPENTIN vs GADAVIST GABAPENTIN vs GADOBENATE DIMEGLUMINE GABAPENTIN vs GADOBUTROL GABAPENTIN vs GADODIAMIDE

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GABAPENTIN Full Profile All Breakthrough pain Reports All Drugs Causing Breakthrough pain GABAPENTIN Demographics