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Does VALPROIC ACID Cause Ataxia? 223 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 223 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with VALPROIC ACID (Valproic Acid). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for VALPROIC ACID.

223
Reports of Ataxia with VALPROIC ACID
1.1%
of all VALPROIC ACID reports
5
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From VALPROIC ACID?

Of the 223 reports, 5 (2.2%) resulted in death, 61 (27.4%) required hospitalization, and 11 (4.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ataxia 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 Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which VALPROIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia 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 Ataxia Reports All Drugs Causing Ataxia VALPROIC ACID Demographics