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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Pneumonia aspiration? 142 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 142 reports of Pneumonia aspiration have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

142
Reports of Pneumonia aspiration with LAMOTRIGINE
0.3%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
24
Deaths
118
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia aspiration From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 142 reports, 24 (16.9%) resulted in death, 118 (83.1%) required hospitalization, and 48 (33.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia aspiration Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LAMOTRIGINE. However, 142 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Pneumonia aspiration?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (943) CLOZAPINE (739) PREGABALIN (661) LORAZEPAM (587) ZOPICLONE (568) PREDNISONE (552) DIAZEPAM (541) QUETIAPINE (511) OLANZAPINE (509) BACLOFEN (475)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia aspiration Risk?

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

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