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PHENYTOIN vs VALPROIC ACID: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PHENYTOIN vs VALPROIC ACID: Safety Overview

Metric PHENYTOIN VALPROIC ACID
Total FAERS Reports 14,469 20,030
Deaths Reported 1,449 2,667
Death Rate 10.0% 13.3%
Hospitalizations 5,241 8,183
Average Patient Age 46.5 yrs 38.0 yrs
% Female Patients 50.7% 48.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst Direct_Rx
Route INTRAMUSCULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued