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Does VALPROATE Cause Depression? 214 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 214 reports of Depression have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

214
Reports of Depression with VALPROATE
1.4%
of all VALPROATE reports
15
Deaths
104
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From VALPROATE?

Of the 214 reports, 15 (7.0%) resulted in death, 104 (48.6%) required hospitalization, and 17 (7.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression 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 Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

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

Related Pages

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