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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Myoclonus? 303 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 303 reports of Myoclonus have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

303
Reports of Myoclonus with LAMOTRIGINE
0.6%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
3
Deaths
134
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myoclonus From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 303 reports, 3 (1.0%) resulted in death, 134 (44.2%) required hospitalization, and 17 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myoclonus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myoclonus 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 Myoclonus?

GABAPENTIN (809) QUETIAPINE (367) LEVETIRACETAM (358) PREGABALIN (347) SERTRALINE (319) BUPROPION (290) VENLAFAXINE (290) CLOZAPINE (289) MORPHINE (256) TRAMADOL (244)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Myoclonus Risk?

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

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