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Does VALPROATE Cause Somnolence? 843 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 843 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with VALPROATE (Valproate Sodium). This represents 5.3% of all adverse event reports for VALPROATE.

843
Reports of Somnolence with VALPROATE
5.3%
of all VALPROATE reports
35
Deaths
421
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Somnolence From VALPROATE?

Of the 843 reports, 35 (4.2%) resulted in death, 421 (49.9%) required hospitalization, and 41 (4.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Drugs Cause Somnolence?

PREGABALIN (5,528) QUETIAPINE (4,394) ACETAMINOPHEN (3,923) GABAPENTIN (3,798) SODIUM OXYBATE (3,642) CETIRIZINE (3,058) OLANZAPINE (2,612) DIAZEPAM (2,547) RISPERIDONE (2,496) OXYCODONE (2,494)

Which VALPROATE Alternatives Have Lower Somnolence Risk?

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

Related Pages

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