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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Hepatitis? 372 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 372 reports of Hepatitis have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

372
Reports of Hepatitis with LAMOTRIGINE
0.8%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
264
Deaths
341
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatitis From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 372 reports, 264 (71.0%) resulted in death, 341 (91.7%) required hospitalization, and 271 (72.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hepatitis 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 Hepatitis?

METHOTREXATE (1,835) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,450) TOCILIZUMAB (1,184) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,133) ADALIMUMAB (1,096) RITUXIMAB (1,017) ETANERCEPT (1,013) LEFLUNOMIDE (997) PEMBROLIZUMAB (935) NIVOLUMAB (930)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatitis 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 Hepatitis Reports All Drugs Causing Hepatitis LAMOTRIGINE Demographics