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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Infection? 527 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 527 reports of Infection have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

527
Reports of Infection with GABAPENTIN
0.7%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
82
Deaths
239
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 527 reports, 82 (15.6%) resulted in death, 239 (45.4%) required hospitalization, and 13 (2.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection 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 Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

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

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