Depakote er and Tecfidera drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Depakote er (divalproex sodium) and Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain upper among females and vomiting among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Depakote er and Tecfidera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Depakote er?
Depakote er has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 6,042 Depakote er users. Check the latest studies of Depakote er.
What is Tecfidera?
Tecfidera has active ingredients of dimethyl fumarate. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 129,627 Tecfidera users. Check the latest studies of Tecfidera.
31 people who take Depakote er and Tecfidera together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Depakote Er and Tecfidera, by gender? *:
female:
- Abdominal pain upper
- Pain
- Headache (pain in head)
- Balance disorder
- Fall
- Foot fracture
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Rib fracture
- Drug ineffective
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
male:
- Vomiting
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)
- Psychotic disorder
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Death
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Influenza like illness
- Suicide attempt
What are the common drug interactions of Depakote Er and Tecfidera, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)
- Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)
- Psychotic disorder
- Kidney infection
- Urinary tract infection
40-49:
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal pain upper
- Akinesia (loss of control of voluntary muscle movements)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Faeces discoloured
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Frequent bowel movements
- Gastrointestinal motility disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions)
- Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
50-59:
- Abdominal pain upper
- Campylobacter gastroenteritis (infection of gastrointestinal system)
- Choking sensation (feeling of obstruction in respiratory system)
- Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)
- Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Gastric disorder (disease of stomach)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Speech disorder
60+:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Vomiting
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 6.45%
- Gait Disturbance: 2 people, 6.45%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Depakote er (6,042 reports)
- Tecfidera (129,627 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Depakote er and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on divalproex sodium and dimethyl fumarate (the active ingredients of Depakote er and Tecfidera, respectively), and Depakote er and Tecfidera (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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