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Does VALPROATE Cause Obesity? 98 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 98 reports of Obesity have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

98
Reports of Obesity with VALPROATE
0.6%
of all VALPROATE reports
0
Deaths
71
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Obesity From VALPROATE?

Of the 98 reports, 71 (72.4%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Obesity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALPROATE. However, 98 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Obesity?

RISPERIDONE (3,039) PREDNISONE (1,880) METHOTREXATE (1,876) ADALIMUMAB (1,780) TOCILIZUMAB (1,630) ABATACEPT (1,605) INFLIXIMAB (1,536) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,532) SULFASALAZINE (1,455) ETANERCEPT (1,407)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Obesity Risk?

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

Related Pages

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