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Does PHENYTOIN Cause Ataxia? 406 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 406 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with PHENYTOIN (PHENYTOIN SODIUM). This represents 2.8% of all adverse event reports for PHENYTOIN.

406
Reports of Ataxia with PHENYTOIN
2.8%
of all PHENYTOIN reports
6
Deaths
240
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From PHENYTOIN?

Of the 406 reports, 6 (1.5%) resulted in death, 240 (59.1%) required hospitalization, and 15 (3.7%) 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 PHENYTOIN.

What Other Side Effects Does PHENYTOIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,753) Seizure (1,907) Toxicity to various agents (1,248) Drug hypersensitivity (898) Off label use (852) Drug interaction (772) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (673) Status epilepticus (544) Fall (436) Rash (414)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233) VALPROIC ACID (223)

Which PHENYTOIN Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

PHENYTOIN vs PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN PHENYTOIN vs PHLOROGLUCINOL PHENYTOIN vs PHLOROGLUCINOL\1,3,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZENE PHENYTOIN vs PHOLCODINE PHENYTOIN vs PHOSPHORUS

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