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Does LAMOTRIGINE Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 1,384 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,384 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with LAMOTRIGINE (Lamotrigine ER). This represents 2.9% of all adverse event reports for LAMOTRIGINE.

1,384
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with LAMOTRIGINE
2.9%
of all LAMOTRIGINE reports
85
Deaths
892
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From LAMOTRIGINE?

Of the 1,384 reports, 85 (6.1%) resulted in death, 892 (64.5%) required hospitalization, and 369 (26.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome?

ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) ACETAMINOPHEN (649) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313) PHENYTOIN (306)

Which LAMOTRIGINE Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome LAMOTRIGINE Demographics