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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Hypertonia? 68 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 68 reports of Hypertonia have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

68
Reports of Hypertonia with LAMOTRIGINE
0.1%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
2
Deaths
48
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypertonia From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 68 reports, 2 (2.9%) resulted in death, 48 (70.6%) required hospitalization, and 11 (16.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypertonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypertonia 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 Hypertonia?

BACLOFEN (479) QUETIAPINE (132) RISPERIDONE (126) OLANZAPINE (118) ARIPIPRAZOLE (108) SERTRALINE (108) ACETAMINOPHEN (99) HALOPERIDOL (99) CLONAZEPAM (84) VALPROATE (84)

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