Skip to content
Important: This site presents data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). A report does not mean the drug caused the event. Full disclaimer.

Does VALPROIC ACID Cause Lactic acidosis? 60 Reports in FDA Database

Sharpen Your Memory & Focus Naturally

NeuroZoom — 35 clinically studied ingredients. No stimulants. Pure brain support.

Boost Your Brain

According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 60 reports of Lactic acidosis have been filed in association with VALPROIC ACID (Valproic Acid). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for VALPROIC ACID.

60
Reports of Lactic acidosis with VALPROIC ACID
0.3%
of all VALPROIC ACID reports
15
Deaths
50
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lactic acidosis From VALPROIC ACID?

Of the 60 reports, 15 (25.0%) resulted in death, 50 (83.3%) required hospitalization, and 13 (21.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lactic acidosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALPROIC ACID. However, 60 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Lactic acidosis?

METFORMIN (16,316) AMLODIPINE (886) LINEZOLID (824) FUROSEMIDE (698) ACETAMINOPHEN (561) METFORMIN\SITAGLIPTIN (557) ALBUTEROL (467) EMPAGLIFLOZIN (434) RAMIPRIL (430) BISOPROLOL (425)

Which VALPROIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Lactic acidosis Risk?

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

Related Pages

VALPROIC ACID Full Profile All Lactic acidosis Reports All Drugs Causing Lactic acidosis VALPROIC ACID Demographics