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Does VALPROIC ACID Cause Parkinsonism? 219 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 219 reports of Parkinsonism have been filed in association with VALPROIC ACID (Valproic Acid). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for VALPROIC ACID.

219
Reports of Parkinsonism with VALPROIC ACID
1.1%
of all VALPROIC ACID reports
5
Deaths
96
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Parkinsonism From VALPROIC ACID?

Of the 219 reports, 5 (2.3%) resulted in death, 96 (43.8%) required hospitalization, and 2 (0.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Parkinsonism Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Parkinsonism 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 Parkinsonism?

ARIPIPRAZOLE (912) OLANZAPINE (856) RISPERIDONE (797) QUETIAPINE (778) VALBENAZINE (549) HALOPERIDOL (352) CLOZAPINE (347) SERTRALINE (297) PALIPERIDONE (272) LITHIUM (263)

Which VALPROIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Parkinsonism 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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