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VALPROATE vs VALPROIC ACID: Which Drug Is Safer?

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VALPROATE vs VALPROIC ACID: Safety Overview

Metric VALPROATE VALPROIC ACID
Total FAERS Reports 15,880 20,030
Deaths Reported 1,000 2,667
Death Rate 6.3% 13.3%
Hospitalizations 6,625 8,183
Average Patient Age 40.9 yrs 38.0 yrs
% Female Patients 48.0% 48.8%
FDA Approval Date Dec 22, 2021 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Direct_Rx
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued