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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Divalproex (divalproex sodium) and Chantix (varenicline tartrate). Common drug interactions include malaise among females and chronic kidney disease among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Divalproex and Chantix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 49 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Chantix?

Chantix has active ingredients of varenicline tartrate. It is often used in quit smoking. eHealthMe is studying from 89,889 Chantix users. Check the latest studies of Chantix.



On Jul, 06, 2026

49 people who take Divalproex and Chantix together, and have interactions are studied.

Divalproex and Chantix drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Memory impairment
  3. Nervousness
  4. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  5. Stress
  6. Suicide attempt
  7. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
  8. Urinary tract infection
  9. Acute lung injury
  10. Anger

male:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Anxiety
  3. Bone density decreased
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Headache (pain in head)
  6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  8. Abnormal behaviour
  9. Acute myocardial infarction (acute heart attack)
  10. Alcohol abuse

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)

30-39:

  1. Aggression
  2. Blood glucose decreased
  3. Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  6. Irritability
  7. Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  10. Screaming (a long loud piercing cry)

40-49:

  1. Acute lung injury
  2. Aggression
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Injury
  5. Mood swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood)
  6. Pneumonia
  7. Suicidal ideation
  8. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  9. Depression
  10. Abnormal behaviour

50-59:

  1. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  6. Stress
  7. Vomiting
  8. Irritability
  9. Anger
  10. Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)

60+:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Mood altered (changes in mood)
  4. Vomiting
  5. Dependence
  6. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  7. Abnormal dreams
  8. Joint swelling
  9. Muscle swelling
  10. Abdominal pain upper

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 20.41%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 20.41%
  3. Depression: 8 people, 16.33%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 16.33%
  5. Asthma: 6 people, 12.24%
  6. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 12.24%
  7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 10.20%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 10.20%
  9. Hiv Infection: 5 people, 10.20%
  10. Diabetes: 4 people, 8.16%

* 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 divalproex sodium and varenicline tartrate (the active ingredients of Divalproex and Chantix, respectively), and Divalproex and Chantix (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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