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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Herpes zoster? 352 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 352 reports of Herpes zoster have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

352
Reports of Herpes zoster with GABAPENTIN
0.5%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
8
Deaths
120
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Herpes zoster From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 352 reports, 8 (2.3%) resulted in death, 120 (34.1%) required hospitalization, and 26 (7.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Herpes zoster Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Herpes zoster 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 Herpes zoster?

ADALIMUMAB (3,783) TOFACITINIB (3,575) ETANERCEPT (3,129) METHOTREXATE (2,589) RITUXIMAB (2,228) INFLIXIMAB (2,081) LENALIDOMIDE (1,762) TOCILIZUMAB (1,676) OCRELIZUMAB (1,433) ABATACEPT (1,395)

Which GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Herpes zoster Risk?

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

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