Arthrotec and Divalproex drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium; misoprostol) and Divalproex (divalproex sodium). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain among females and chronic kidney disease among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Arthrotec and Divalproex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arthrotec?

Arthrotec has active ingredients of diclofenac sodium; misoprostol. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 11,986 Arthrotec users. Check the latest studies of Arthrotec.

What is Divalproex?

Divalproex has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 14,063 Divalproex users. Check the latest studies of Divalproex.



On Jul, 29, 2026

19 people who take Arthrotec and Divalproex together, and have interactions are studied.

Arthrotec and Divalproex drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Arthrotec and Divalproex, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
  3. Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver)
  4. Asthenia (weakness)
  5. Atrophy (wasting away of a part of the body)
  6. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder)
  7. Depression
  8. Joint effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering)
  9. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  10. Myofascial pain syndrome (a painful condition that affects the muscles and the sheath of the tissue)

male:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  4. Hepatic failure (liver failure)
  5. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  6. Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)

What are the common drug interactions of Arthrotec and Divalproex, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
  3. Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver)
  4. Hepatic failure (liver failure)
  5. Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)

50-59:

  1. Depression
  2. Fall
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  4. Joint effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering)
  5. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  6. Myofascial pain syndrome (a painful condition that affects the muscles and the sheath of the tissue)
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  8. Panic reaction
  9. Psychogenic pain disorder
  10. Social avoidant behaviour (avoiding social connection a personality disorder)

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Duodenal ulcer perforation (untreated ulcer can burn through the wall of the stomach)
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 5 people, 26.32%
  2. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 21.05%
  3. Back Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
  4. Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 3 people, 15.79%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 10.53%
  6. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 10.53%
  7. Drowsiness: 2 people, 10.53%
  8. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 10.53%
  9. Diabetes: 1 person, 5.26%
  10. Depression: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diclofenac sodium; misoprostol and divalproex sodium (the active ingredients of Arthrotec and Divalproex, respectively), and Arthrotec and Divalproex (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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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