Reported seizure risk

The FDA identifies seizures among the serious adverse events associated with kratom use. That warning does not prove the cause of any individual event. Clinicians and legal reviewers may need to consider medical history, other exposures, toxicology, product contents, and timing.

A seizure or sudden neurological change is a medical emergency. Call 911 or seek immediate care. Do not rely on this website for diagnosis or treatment.

Records that may help explain what happened

  • Emergency medical services, emergency-room, neurology, imaging, and laboratory records.
  • Toxicology findings and medication lists documented by clinicians.
  • Witness accounts describing the event and its timing.
  • The product container, lot number, seller, receipts, and photographs.
  • A timeline of use, amount, symptoms, hospitalization, and follow-up care.

Why the exact product matters

Products may be sold as powders, capsules, drinks, shots, gummies, extracts, or concentrated 7-OH products. Labels and actual contents may differ. Preserve the product and packaging rather than transferring, testing, or discarding them without professional guidance.

What a claim review evaluates

A review may examine whether a product can be identified, whether warnings were adequate, whether the medical timeline supports further investigation, and which businesses were involved in manufacturing or selling it. Legal deadlines vary by state.

Health source: U.S. FDA — FDA and Kratom.

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