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NEURONTIN: 984 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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984
Total FAERS Reports
31 (3.2%)
Deaths Reported
70
Hospitalizations
984
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
8
Life-Threatening
22
Disabilities

First Report: 1981 · Latest Report: 20140610

What Are the Most Common NEURONTIN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
208 reports (21.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
203 reports (20.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Off label use
73 reports (7.4%)

All NEURONTIN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 208 21.1% 1 3
Drug hypersensitivity 203 20.6% 1 3
Off label use 73 7.4% 1 9
Pain 60 6.1% 1 7
Dizziness 39 4.0% 2 0
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 38 3.9% 0 0
Malaise 35 3.6% 1 3
Feeling abnormal 31 3.2% 0 4
Pain in extremity 28 2.9% 1 2
Somnolence 28 2.9% 0 2
Hypoaesthesia 27 2.7% 0 3
Drug intolerance 25 2.5% 0 0
Back pain 23 2.3% 0 3
Paraesthesia 22 2.2% 1 2
Depression 21 2.1% 0 3
Weight increased 21 2.1% 0 2
Convulsion 20 2.0% 0 3
Fatigue 19 1.9% 0 2
Insomnia 19 1.9% 0 2
Nausea 19 1.9% 2 1

Who Reports NEURONTIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 56.8 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is NEURONTIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2001 3 0 0
2002 1 0 0
2003 2 0 0
2004 2 0 0
2005 1 0 0
2006 5 0 0
2007 6 2 1
2008 5 0 0
2009 6 2 2
2010 10 1 1
2011 13 0 0
2012 34 1 6
2013 109 12 28
2014 98 2 9

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What Is NEURONTIN Used For?

IndicationReports
Neuropathy peripheral 79
Neuralgia 57
Fibromyalgia 56
Diabetic neuropathy 47
Pain 47
Nerve injury 26
Convulsion 24
Product used for unknown indication 21
Back pain 19
Hypoaesthesia 10

NEURONTIN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

NEURONTIN vs NEVIRAPINE NEURONTIN vs NEXAVAR NEURONTIN vs NEXIUM NEURONTIN vs NEXPLANON NEURONTIN vs NIACIN NEURONTIN vs NIACINAMIDE NEURONTIN vs NICARDIPINE NEURONTIN vs NICORANDIL NEURONTIN vs NICORETTE OTC NEURONTIN vs NICORETTE OTC, UNSPECIFIED

Official FDA Label for NEURONTIN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.