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Does VALPROATE Cause Pleural effusion? 48 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 48 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

48
Reports of Pleural effusion with VALPROATE
0.3%
of all VALPROATE reports
4
Deaths
35
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From VALPROATE?

Of the 48 reports, 4 (8.3%) resulted in death, 35 (72.9%) required hospitalization, and 4 (8.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALPROATE. However, 48 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 Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

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

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VALPROATE Full Profile All Pleural effusion Reports All Drugs Causing Pleural effusion VALPROATE Demographics