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Does VALPROIC ACID Cause Agitation? 327 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 327 reports of Agitation have been filed in association with VALPROIC ACID (Valproic Acid). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for VALPROIC ACID.

327
Reports of Agitation with VALPROIC ACID
1.6%
of all VALPROIC ACID reports
13
Deaths
224
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Agitation From VALPROIC ACID?

Of the 327 reports, 13 (4.0%) resulted in death, 224 (68.5%) required hospitalization, and 31 (9.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Agitation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Agitation is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for VALPROIC ACID.

What Other Side Effects Does VALPROIC ACID Cause?

Drug ineffective (3,511) Drug interaction (1,542) Toxicity to various agents (1,517) Off label use (1,503) Seizure (1,335) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,046) Somnolence (831) Completed suicide (723) Overdose (691) Condition aggravated (673)

What Other Drugs Cause Agitation?

DULOXETINE (3,630) QUETIAPINE (1,845) OLANZAPINE (1,695) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,329) SERTRALINE (1,248) RISPERIDONE (1,068) PREGABALIN (963) DIAZEPAM (943) VENLAFAXINE (941) LORAZEPAM (930)

Which VALPROIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Agitation Risk?

VALPROIC ACID vs VALPROMIDE VALPROIC ACID vs VALSARTAN VALPROIC ACID vs VALTREX VALPROIC ACID vs VAMOROLONE VALPROIC ACID vs VANCOMYCIN

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VALPROIC ACID Full Profile All Agitation Reports All Drugs Causing Agitation VALPROIC ACID Demographics