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Does MEGLUMINE Cause Epilepsy? 229 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 229 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with MEGLUMINE. This represents 39.2% of all adverse event reports for MEGLUMINE.

229
Reports of Epilepsy with MEGLUMINE
39.2%
of all MEGLUMINE reports
229
Deaths
218
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From MEGLUMINE?

Of the 229 reports, 229 (100.0%) resulted in death, 218 (95.2%) required hospitalization, and 226 (98.7%) 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 MEGLUMINE. However, 229 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MEGLUMINE Cause?

Off label use (389) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (300) Joint swelling (294) Pemphigus (289) Glossodynia (288) Inflammation (285) Pain (284) General physical health deterioration (283) Folliculitis (282) Hypertension (282)

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 MEGLUMINE Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

MEGLUMINE vs MELATONIN MEGLUMINE vs MELOXICAM MEGLUMINE vs MELPERONE MEGLUMINE vs MELPHALAN MEGLUMINE vs MEMANTINE

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