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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Ataxia? 535 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 535 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

535
Reports of Ataxia with LAMOTRIGINE
1.1%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
1
Deaths
214
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 535 reports, 1 (0.2%) resulted in death, 214 (40.0%) required hospitalization, and 25 (4.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ataxia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LAMOTRIGINE.

What Other Side Effects Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (5,175) Seizure (3,459) Toxicity to various agents (3,256) Rash (3,249) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (2,985) Off label use (2,625) Completed suicide (2,433) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (2,235) Dizziness (2,170) Pyrexia (1,967)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233) VALPROIC ACID (223)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

LAMOTRIGINE vs LANADELUMAB LAMOTRIGINE vs LANADELUMAB-FLYO LAMOTRIGINE vs LANREOTIDE LAMOTRIGINE vs LANSOPRAZOLE LAMOTRIGINE vs LANTHANUM

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LAMOTRIGINE Full Profile All Ataxia Reports All Drugs Causing Ataxia LAMOTRIGINE Demographics