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Does DIVALPROEX Cause Ataxia? 60 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 60 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with DIVALPROEX (Divalproex Sodium). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for DIVALPROEX.

60
Reports of Ataxia with DIVALPROEX
0.5%
of all DIVALPROEX reports
0
Deaths
31
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From DIVALPROEX?

Of the 60 reports, 31 (51.7%) required hospitalization, and 2 (3.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DIVALPROEX Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,121) Seizure (1,095) Off label use (576) Somnolence (545) Drug interaction (540) Nausea (526) Weight increased (509) Tremor (461) Toxicity to various agents (452) Vomiting (436)

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 DIVALPROEX Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

DIVALPROEX vs DOBUTAMINE DIVALPROEX vs DOBUTAMINE\DOBUTAMINE DIVALPROEX vs DOCETAXEL DIVALPROEX vs DOCETAXEL ANHYDROUS DIVALPROEX vs DOCETAXEL\DOCETAXEL ANHYDROUS

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