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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Epilepsy? 692 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 692 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

692
Reports of Epilepsy with LEFLUNOMIDE
1.2%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
659
Deaths
569
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 692 reports, 659 (95.2%) resulted in death, 569 (82.2%) required hospitalization, and 600 (86.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Epilepsy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 692 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,396) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,886) Pain (15,594) Drug intolerance (14,142) Joint swelling (13,026) Fatigue (11,959) Arthralgia (11,880) Rash (11,239) Contraindicated product administered (11,206) Abdominal discomfort (10,333)

What Other Drugs Cause Epilepsy?

LEVETIRACETAM (2,546) LAMOTRIGINE (1,758) ADALIMUMAB (1,107) TOPIRAMATE (1,066) METHOTREXATE (960) LACOSAMIDE (902) VALPROATE (878) CARBAMAZEPINE (869) RITUXIMAB (846) CETIRIZINE (837)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

LEFLUNOMIDE vs LEMBOREXANT LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENACAPAVIR LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENALIDOMIDE LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENIOLISIB LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENOGRASTIM

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LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Epilepsy Reports All Drugs Causing Epilepsy LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics