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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Gout? 195 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 195 reports of Gout have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

195
Reports of Gout with GABAPENTIN
0.3%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
73
Deaths
160
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Gout From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 195 reports, 73 (37.4%) resulted in death, 160 (82.1%) required hospitalization, and 120 (61.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Gout Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Gout 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 Gout?

LENALIDOMIDE (767) ADALIMUMAB (530) PEGLOTICASE (487) FEBUXOSTAT (483) ALLOPURINOL (447) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (387) APIXABAN (354) FUROSEMIDE (341) RUXOLITINIB (307) PREDNISONE (303)