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Does VALPROATE Cause Epilepsy? 878 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 878 reports of Epilepsy have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 5.5% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

878
Reports of Epilepsy with VALPROATE
5.5%
of all VALPROATE reports
46
Deaths
279
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epilepsy From VALPROATE?

Of the 878 reports, 46 (5.2%) resulted in death, 279 (31.8%) required hospitalization, and 53 (6.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Epilepsy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Epilepsy 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) Somnolence (843) Off label use (744) Drug abuse (705) Sopor (577) Dysmorphism (552) Drug interaction (513) Foetal anticonvulsant syndrome (511)

What Other Drugs Cause Epilepsy?

LEVETIRACETAM (2,546) LAMOTRIGINE (1,758) ADALIMUMAB (1,107) TOPIRAMATE (1,066) METHOTREXATE (960) LACOSAMIDE (902) CARBAMAZEPINE (869) RITUXIMAB (846) CETIRIZINE (837) TRAMADOL (817)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Epilepsy Risk?

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

Related Pages

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