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Does PHENOBARBITAL Cause Seizure? 620 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 620 reports of Seizure have been filed in association with PHENOBARBITAL (Phenobarbital Sodium). This represents 9.6% of all adverse event reports for PHENOBARBITAL.

620
Reports of Seizure with PHENOBARBITAL
9.6%
of all PHENOBARBITAL reports
37
Deaths
231
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Seizure From PHENOBARBITAL?

Of the 620 reports, 37 (6.0%) resulted in death, 231 (37.3%) required hospitalization, and 33 (5.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Seizure Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does PHENOBARBITAL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,686) Off label use (781) Multiple-drug resistance (406) Toxicity to various agents (392) Status epilepticus (317) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (274) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (266) Hypotension (256) Epilepsy (253) Drug resistance (233)

What Other Drugs Cause Seizure?

LEVETIRACETAM (9,961) CANNABIDIOL (4,980) LACOSAMIDE (4,585) LAMOTRIGINE (3,459) ADALIMUMAB (2,510) BRIVARACETAM (2,411) VIGABATRIN (2,289) CARBAMAZEPINE (2,262) PHENYTOIN (1,907) BUPROPION (1,894)

Which PHENOBARBITAL Alternatives Have Lower Seizure Risk?

PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENOLPHTHALEIN PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENOTHIAZINE PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENPROCOUMON PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENTERMINE PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENTERMINE\TOPIRAMATE

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