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Does TOFACITINIB Cause Seizure? 242 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 242 reports of Seizure have been filed in association with TOFACITINIB (XELJANZ XR). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for TOFACITINIB.

242
Reports of Seizure with TOFACITINIB
0.2%
of all TOFACITINIB reports
7
Deaths
110
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Seizure From TOFACITINIB?

Of the 242 reports, 7 (2.9%) resulted in death, 110 (45.5%) required hospitalization, and 5 (2.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Seizure Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for TOFACITINIB. However, 242 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does TOFACITINIB Cause?

Drug ineffective (30,382) Pain (21,659) Condition aggravated (16,925) Arthralgia (15,640) Fatigue (13,551) Rheumatoid arthritis (12,277) Off label use (11,736) Headache (11,061) Joint swelling (10,686) Malaise (9,040)

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 TOFACITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Seizure Risk?

TOFACITINIB vs TOFERSEN TOFACITINIB vs TOLNAFTATE TOFACITINIB vs TOLODODEKIN ALFA TOFACITINIB vs TOLTERODINE TOFACITINIB vs TOLVAPTAN

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