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Does MEMANTINE Cause Ataxia? 36 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 36 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with MEMANTINE (Memantine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for MEMANTINE.

36
Reports of Ataxia with MEMANTINE
0.6%
of all MEMANTINE reports
1
Deaths
29
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From MEMANTINE?

Of the 36 reports, 1 (2.8%) resulted in death, 29 (80.6%) required hospitalization, and 8 (22.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEMANTINE. However, 36 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MEMANTINE Cause?

Off label use (544) Drug ineffective (464) Fall (399) Confusional state (358) Dizziness (311) Condition aggravated (278) Asthenia (232) Fatigue (231) Agitation (230) Somnolence (229)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which MEMANTINE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

MEMANTINE vs MENINGOCOCCAL GROUP B VACCINE MEMANTINE vs MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE A\NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS GROUP A CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN MEMANTINE vs MENOTROPINS MEMANTINE vs MENTHOL MEMANTINE vs MENTHOL\METHYL SALICYLATE

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