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Does VALPROATE Cause Encephalopathy? 154 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 154 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

154
Reports of Encephalopathy with VALPROATE
1.0%
of all VALPROATE reports
13
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From VALPROATE?

Of the 154 reports, 13 (8.4%) resulted in death, 92 (59.7%) required hospitalization, and 20 (13.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Encephalopathy 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 Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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

Related Pages

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