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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Hypersensitivity? 765 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 765 reports of Hypersensitivity have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

765
Reports of Hypersensitivity with LAMOTRIGINE
1.6%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
342
Deaths
488
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypersensitivity From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 765 reports, 342 (44.7%) resulted in death, 488 (63.8%) required hospitalization, and 371 (48.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypersensitivity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypersensitivity 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 Hypersensitivity?

ETANERCEPT (10,846) ADALIMUMAB (10,641) METHOTREXATE (9,799) TOCILIZUMAB (9,076) ABATACEPT (8,945) INFLIXIMAB (8,519) RITUXIMAB (8,408) ADAPALENE (8,356) LEFLUNOMIDE (7,926) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,353)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Hypersensitivity Risk?

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

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