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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Status epilepticus? 438 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 438 reports of Status epilepticus have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

438
Reports of Status epilepticus with LAMOTRIGINE
0.9%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
24
Deaths
251
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Status epilepticus From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 438 reports, 24 (5.5%) resulted in death, 251 (57.3%) required hospitalization, and 74 (16.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Status epilepticus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Status epilepticus 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 Status epilepticus?

LEVETIRACETAM (1,883) LACOSAMIDE (874) VALPROIC ACID (587) PHENYTOIN (544) BUPROPION (490) MIDAZOLAM (369) CLOBAZAM (366) PHENOBARBITAL (317) TOPIRAMATE (315) PROPOFOL (288)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Status epilepticus 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 Status epilepticus Reports All Drugs Causing Status epilepticus LAMOTRIGINE Demographics