Keppra vs Depakote Er, a side effect and efficacy comparison for a female patient aged 61
This is personalized comparison of Keppra vs Depakote Er for a female aged 61. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA.
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On Apr, 4, 2013: 40,961 people are studied in Keppra vs Depakote Er
Information of patient in study:
| Gender | Age | Reason for the drug |
| Female | 57 | Myoclonic Seizure Nos |
Drugs to compare:
| Drug | Ingredients | Company |
| Keppra | levetiracetam | Ucb Inc |
| Depakote Er | divalproex sodium | Abbott |
eHealthMe real world results:
For females aged 57 (±5):
Comparison with the specified adverse outcomes:
(outcome and its % of total reports)
| Keppra (Ucb Inc) | Depakote Er (Abbott) | |
| Agitation | 1.56% | 3.60% |
Most common side effects:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Keppra (Ucb Inc) | Depakote Er (Abbott) | |
| 1 | Convulsion | Nausea |
| 2 | Nausea | Weight Increased |
| 3 | Fatigue | Fall |
| 4 | Fall | Depression |
| 5 | Dizziness | Dizziness |
| 6 | Thrombocytopenia | Drug Ineffective |
| 7 | Asthenia | Headache |
| 8 | Hypotension | Tremor |
| 9 | Confusional State | Diabetes Mellitus |
| 10 | Headache | Condition Aggravated |
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Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use:
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For people in general (regardless of gender or age):
Comparison with the specified adverse outcomes:
(outcome and its % of total reports)
| Keppra (Ucb Inc) | Depakote Er (Abbott) | |
| Agitation | 2.08% | 3.27% |
Most common side effects:
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Side effects in real world:
On eHealthMe, Keppra (levetiracetam) is often used to treat epilepsy. Depakote Er (divalproex sodium) is often used to treat bipolar disorder. Find out below the conditions the drugs are used for, how effective they are, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.
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