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Does VALPROATE Cause Constipation? 213 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 213 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

213
Reports of Constipation with VALPROATE
1.3%
of all VALPROATE reports
7
Deaths
112
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From VALPROATE?

Of the 213 reports, 7 (3.3%) resulted in death, 112 (52.6%) required hospitalization, and 13 (6.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Constipation 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 Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

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

Related Pages

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