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Does GABAPENTIN Cause Substance abuse? 160 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 160 reports of Substance abuse have been filed in association with GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for GABAPENTIN.

160
Reports of Substance abuse with GABAPENTIN
0.2%
of all GABAPENTIN reports
45
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Substance abuse From GABAPENTIN?

Of the 160 reports, 45 (28.1%) resulted in death, 28 (17.5%) required hospitalization, and 7 (4.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Substance abuse Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GABAPENTIN. However, 160 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Substance abuse?

OXYCODONE (1,556) MORPHINE (977) COCAINE (894) BUPRENORPHINE\NALOXONE (798) BUPRENORPHINE (694) ALCOHOL (611) CANNABIS SATIVA SUBSP. INDICA TOP (566) DIAZEPAM (555) HYDROMORPHONE (547) CODEINE (506)

Which GABAPENTIN Alternatives Have Lower Substance abuse 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 Substance abuse Reports All Drugs Causing Substance abuse GABAPENTIN Demographics