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Does VALPROATE Cause Pancreatitis? 72 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 72 reports of Pancreatitis have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

72
Reports of Pancreatitis with VALPROATE
0.5%
of all VALPROATE reports
6
Deaths
50
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pancreatitis From VALPROATE?

Of the 72 reports, 6 (8.3%) resulted in death, 50 (69.4%) required hospitalization, and 16 (22.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pancreatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pancreatitis 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 Pancreatitis?

LIRAGLUTIDE (1,467) DULAGLUTIDE (1,440) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,374) ADALIMUMAB (1,359) METHOTREXATE (1,213) INFLIXIMAB (948) SITAGLIPTIN (922) TIRZEPATIDE (906) PREDNISONE (876) AZATHIOPRINE (794)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Pancreatitis Risk?

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

Related Pages

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