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Does OLANZAPINE Cause Epilepsy? 257 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 257 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with OLANZAPINE (Olanzapine). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for OLANZAPINE.

257
Reports of Epilepsy with OLANZAPINE
0.5%
of all OLANZAPINE reports
17
Deaths
101
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From OLANZAPINE?

Of the 257 reports, 17 (6.6%) resulted in death, 101 (39.3%) required hospitalization, and 44 (17.1%) 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 OLANZAPINE. However, 257 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does OLANZAPINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (5,139) Weight increased (3,588) Off label use (3,256) Toxicity to various agents (3,175) Somnolence (2,612) Sedation (2,130) Suicide attempt (2,116) Confusional state (1,898) Condition aggravated (1,810) Overdose (1,765)

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 OLANZAPINE Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

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