Fycompa and Mood swings - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mood swings is reported as a side effect among people who take Fycompa (perampanel), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Keppra, and have Partial seizures.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mood swings when taking Fycompa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,363 people who have side effects when taking Fycompa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fycompa?

Fycompa has active ingredients of perampanel. eHealthMe is studying from 4,387 Fycompa users. Check the latest studies of Fycompa.

What is Mood swings?

Mood swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood) is found to be associated with 1,670 drugs and 2,130 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mood swings.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

4,363 people reported to have side effects when taking Fycompa.
Among them, 70 people (1.6%) have Mood swings.

Among these 70 people:

How long have people been on Fycompa when they have Mood swings? *

What is the gender of people who have Mood swings when taking Fycompa? *

female: 71.19 %
male: 28.81 %

What is the age of people who have Mood swings when taking Fycompa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fycompa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mood swings? *

Dizziness: 23 people, 32.86%
Drowsiness: 23 people, 32.86%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 21 people, 30.00%
Weight Increased: 20 people, 28.57%
Gait Disturbance: 19 people, 27.14%
Fall: 17 people, 24.29%
Anger: 16 people, 22.86%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 15 people, 21.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 20.00%
Skin Discoloration: 14 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 21 people, 30.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 20 people, 28.57%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 15 people, 21.43%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 14 people, 20.00%
Depression: 14 people, 20.00%
Indigestion: 14 people, 20.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 14 people, 20.00%
Diabetes: 10 people, 14.29%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 4.29%
Resorption Bone Increased: 2 people, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on perampanel (the active ingredients of Fycompa) and Fycompa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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