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PHENYTOIN vs VALPROATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PHENYTOIN vs VALPROATE: Safety Overview

Metric PHENYTOIN VALPROATE
Total FAERS Reports 14,469 15,880
Deaths Reported 1,449 1,000
Death Rate 10.0% 6.3%
Hospitalizations 5,241 6,625
Average Patient Age 46.5 yrs 40.9 yrs
% Female Patients 50.7% 48.0%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Dec 22, 2021
Manufacturer HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued