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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Somnolence? 3,798 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,798 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 5.1% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

3,798
Reports of Somnolence with GABAPENTIN
5.1%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
328
Deaths
1,075
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Somnolence From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 3,798 reports, 328 (8.6%) resulted in death, 1,075 (28.3%) required hospitalization, and 278 (7.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Somnolence 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) Fatigue (3,791) Pain (3,656)

What Other Drugs Cause Somnolence?

PREGABALIN (5,528) QUETIAPINE (4,394) ACETAMINOPHEN (3,923) SODIUM OXYBATE (3,642) CETIRIZINE (3,058) OLANZAPINE (2,612) DIAZEPAM (2,547) RISPERIDONE (2,496) OXYCODONE (2,494) ALPRAZOLAM (2,461)

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