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Does VIGABATRIN Cause Encephalopathy? 68 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 68 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with VIGABATRIN (Vigabatrin). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for VIGABATRIN.

68
Reports of Encephalopathy with VIGABATRIN
0.6%
of all VIGABATRIN reports
9
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From VIGABATRIN?

Of the 68 reports, 9 (13.2%) resulted in death, 25 (36.8%) required hospitalization, and 6 (8.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does VIGABATRIN Cause?

Seizure (2,289) Drug ineffective (1,212) Drug dose omission (987) Death (721) Drug withdrawal convulsions (460) Pneumonia (432) Somnolence (427) Vomiting (369) Product dose omission issue (304) Infantile spasms (257)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which VIGABATRIN Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

VIGABATRIN vs VIIBRYD VIGABATRIN vs VILANTEROL VIGABATRIN vs VILANTEROL TRIFENATATE VIGABATRIN vs VILAZODONE VIGABATRIN vs VILDAGLIPTIN

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VIGABATRIN Full Profile All Encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalopathy VIGABATRIN Demographics