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Does MEMANTINE Cause Myoclonus? 109 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 109 reports of Myoclonus have been filed in association with MEMANTINE (Memantine Hydrochloride). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for MEMANTINE.

109
Reports of Myoclonus with MEMANTINE
1.9%
of all MEMANTINE reports
4
Deaths
76
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myoclonus From MEMANTINE?

Of the 109 reports, 4 (3.7%) resulted in death, 76 (69.7%) required hospitalization, and 4 (3.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myoclonus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEMANTINE. However, 109 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 Myoclonus?

GABAPENTIN (809) QUETIAPINE (367) LEVETIRACETAM (358) PREGABALIN (347) SERTRALINE (319) LAMOTRIGINE (303) BUPROPION (290) VENLAFAXINE (290) CLOZAPINE (289) MORPHINE (256)

Which MEMANTINE Alternatives Have Lower Myoclonus 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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