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Does RUFINAMIDE Cause Ataxia? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with RUFINAMIDE (RUFINAMIDE). This represents 3.0% of all adverse event reports for RUFINAMIDE.

26
Reports of Ataxia with RUFINAMIDE
3.0%
of all RUFINAMIDE reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From RUFINAMIDE?

Of the 26 reports, 1 (3.8%) required hospitalization.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does RUFINAMIDE Cause?

Drug ineffective (219) Seizure (127) Off label use (83) Multiple-drug resistance (77) Drug resistance (72) Somnolence (70) Status epilepticus (56) Treatment failure (54) Epilepsy (50) Therapy non-responder (40)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which RUFINAMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

RUFINAMIDE vs RUPATADINE RUFINAMIDE vs RUXOLITINIB RUFINAMIDE vs SABRIL RUFINAMIDE vs SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE RUFINAMIDE vs SACITUZUMAB GOVITECAN

Related Pages

RUFINAMIDE Full Profile All Ataxia Reports All Drugs Causing Ataxia RUFINAMIDE Demographics