How effective is Valproic Acid for Bipolar Ii Disorder? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

Overall ratings: 3.5/5
Long term ratings: 3.8/5

This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Valproic acid (valproic acid) is for Bipolar ii disorder and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 13 Valproic acid users and is updated continuously.

What is Valproic acid?

Valproic acid has active ingredients of valproic acid. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 36,193 Valproic acid users. Check the latest studies of Valproic acid.

What is Bipolar ii disorder?

Bipolar ii disorder (characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression) is found to be associated with 92 drugs and 360 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bipolar ii disorder.


On Jun, 29, 2026

13 people are studied for taking Valproic acid in Bipolar ii disorder

Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Does Valproic acid work for your Bipolar ii disorder (overall)?

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Does Valproic acid work for your Bipolar ii disorder (long term)?

Valproic acid effectiveness for Bipolar ii disorder (number of people):

Overall:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 3
  • moderate: 4
  • high: 3
  • very high: 3
Long Term:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 1
  • moderate: 2
  • high: 3
  • very high: 2

Gender of people who take Valproic acid for Bipolar ii disorder *:

  • female: 46.15 %
  • male: 53.85 %

Age of people who take Valproic acid for Bipolar ii disorder *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 30.77 %
  • 40-49: 30.77 %
  • 50-59: 23.08 %
  • 60+: 15.38 %

Who find Valproic Acid more effective for Bipolar Ii Disorder?

Gender of people who take Valproic acid for Bipolar ii disorder *:

  • female: 50 %
  • male: 50 %

Age of people who take Valproic acid for Bipolar ii disorder *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 50.0 %
  • 40-49: 16.67 %
  • 50-59: 16.67 %
  • 60+: 16.67 %

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Valproic acid?

- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Valproic acid safety and effectiveness.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on valproic acid (the active ingredients of Valproic acid) and Valproic acid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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