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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 72 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 72 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

72
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with GABAPENTIN
0.1%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
2
Deaths
29
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 72 reports, 2 (2.8%) resulted in death, 29 (40.3%) required hospitalization, and 4 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome?

LAMOTRIGINE (1,384) ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) ACETAMINOPHEN (649) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313)

Which GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome GABAPENTIN Demographics