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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Depression? 1,869 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,869 reports of Depression have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 2.5% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

1,869
Reports of Depression with GABAPENTIN
2.5%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
45
Deaths
435
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 1,869 reports, 45 (2.4%) resulted in death, 435 (23.3%) required hospitalization, and 151 (8.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for GABAPENTIN.

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 Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Depression 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 Depression Reports All Drugs Causing Depression GABAPENTIN Demographics