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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Epilepsy? 222 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 222 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

222
Reports of Epilepsy with GABAPENTIN
0.3%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
2
Deaths
99
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 222 reports, 2 (0.9%) resulted in death, 99 (44.6%) required hospitalization, and 18 (8.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Epilepsy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Epilepsy 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 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 GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy 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 Epilepsy Reports All Drugs Causing Epilepsy GABAPENTIN Demographics