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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Rhabdomyolysis? 214 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 214 reports of Rhabdomyolysis have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

214
Reports of Rhabdomyolysis with GABAPENTIN
0.3%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
15
Deaths
154
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Rhabdomyolysis From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 214 reports, 15 (7.0%) resulted in death, 154 (72.0%) required hospitalization, and 35 (16.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Rhabdomyolysis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Rhabdomyolysis 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 Rhabdomyolysis?

ATORVASTATIN (3,286) ROSUVASTATIN (2,173) SIMVASTATIN (1,616) LEVETIRACETAM (1,183) QUETIAPINE (971) OLANZAPINE (647) ACETAMINOPHEN (630) METFORMIN (603) RISPERIDONE (527) ARIPIPRAZOLE (516)

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