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Does VALPROATE Cause Agitation? 268 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 268 reports of Agitation have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

268
Reports of Agitation with VALPROATE
1.7%
of all VALPROATE reports
10
Deaths
162
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Agitation From VALPROATE?

Of the 268 reports, 10 (3.7%) resulted in death, 162 (60.4%) required hospitalization, and 12 (4.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Agitation Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does VALPROATE Cause?

Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,982) Drug ineffective (1,268) Seizure (1,083) Epilepsy (878) Somnolence (843) Off label use (744) Drug abuse (705) Sopor (577) Dysmorphism (552) Drug interaction (513)

What Other Drugs Cause Agitation?

DULOXETINE (3,630) QUETIAPINE (1,845) OLANZAPINE (1,695) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,329) SERTRALINE (1,248) RISPERIDONE (1,068) PREGABALIN (963) DIAZEPAM (943) VENLAFAXINE (941) LORAZEPAM (930)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Agitation Risk?

VALPROATE vs VALPROIC ACID VALPROATE vs VALPROMIDE VALPROATE vs VALSARTAN VALPROATE vs VALTREX VALPROATE vs VAMOROLONE

Related Pages

VALPROATE Full Profile All Agitation Reports All Drugs Causing Agitation VALPROATE Demographics