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LYRICA: 5,196 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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5,196
Total FAERS Reports
142 (2.7%)
Deaths Reported
504
Hospitalizations
5,196
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
51
Life-Threatening
78
Disabilities

First Report: 1990 · Latest Report: 20140627

What Are the Most Common LYRICA Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Pain
767 reports (14.8%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
649 reports (12.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Weight increased
344 reports (6.6%)

All LYRICA Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Pain 767 14.8% 1 48
Drug ineffective 649 12.5% 1 29
Weight increased 344 6.6% 0 22
Malaise 320 6.2% 3 46
Dizziness 269 5.2% 4 29
Feeling abnormal 250 4.8% 2 20
Pain in extremity 248 4.8% 3 22
Somnolence 228 4.4% 5 29
Off label use 204 3.9% 5 28
Insomnia 170 3.3% 0 11
Drug hypersensitivity 161 3.1% 0 3
Nausea 148 2.9% 4 26
Fall 147 2.8% 5 52
Drug withdrawal syndrome 140 2.7% 2 12
Vision blurred 134 2.6% 1 6
Fatigue 127 2.4% 1 19
Gait disturbance 119 2.3% 1 16
Depression 116 2.2% 1 23
Local swelling 115 2.2% 1 4
Headache 112 2.2% 0 8

Who Reports LYRICA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 58.5 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is LYRICA Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 3 0 0
2001 2 0 0
2003 2 0 0
2004 6 0 0
2005 11 2 1
2006 8 0 0
2007 20 1 3
2008 17 2 8
2009 26 1 5
2010 35 1 6
2011 66 4 20
2012 114 4 26
2013 678 42 160
2014 1,081 34 154

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What Is LYRICA Used For?

IndicationReports
Fibromyalgia 884
Neuralgia 392
Neuropathy peripheral 375
Diabetic neuropathy 316
Pain 315
Pain in extremity 109
Nerve injury 102
Back pain 101
Product used for unknown indication 84
Post herpetic neuralgia 52

LYRICA vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for LYRICA

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.