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Does METRONIDAZOLE Cause Ataxia? 260 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 260 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with METRONIDAZOLE (metronidazole). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for METRONIDAZOLE.

260
Reports of Ataxia with METRONIDAZOLE
1.2%
of all METRONIDAZOLE reports
3
Deaths
129
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From METRONIDAZOLE?

Of the 260 reports, 3 (1.2%) resulted in death, 129 (49.6%) required hospitalization, and 18 (6.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ataxia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for METRONIDAZOLE.

What Other Side Effects Does METRONIDAZOLE Cause?

Drug ineffective (3,336) Nausea (1,944) Off label use (1,507) Headache (1,167) Vomiting (1,160) Abdominal pain (1,076) Pyrexia (1,048) Diarrhoea (1,041) Drug hypersensitivity (994) Dizziness (900)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233) VALPROIC ACID (223)

Which METRONIDAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

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