Depakene and Limb malformation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Limb malformation is reported as a side effect among people who take Depakene (valproic acid), especially for people who are female, 0-1 old, also take Keppra, and have Drug exposure during pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Limb malformation when taking Depakene. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,611 people who have side effects when taking Depakene from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Depakene?

Depakene has active ingredients of valproic acid. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 14,776 Depakene users. Check the latest studies of Depakene.

What is Limb malformation?

Limb malformation (abnormal birth defect of leg) is found to be associated with 89 drugs and 188 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Limb malformation.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

14,611 people reported to have side effects when taking Depakene.
Among them, 17 people (0.12%) have Limb malformation.

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Limb malformation when taking Depakene? *

female: 90 %
male: 10 %

What is the age of people who have Limb malformation when taking Depakene? *

What are other drugs people take besides Depakene? *

What are other side effects people have besides Limb malformation? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 13 people, 76.47%
Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome (malformations and developmental delay in children due to intake of anticonvulsant drugs in pregnancy): 5 people, 29.41%
Neck Deformity (neck malformation): 5 people, 29.41%
Dysmorphism (difference of body structure that is suggestive of a congenital disorder): 4 people, 23.53%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 4 people, 23.53%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 23.53%
Retrognathia (a condition in which either or both jaws recede with respect to the frontal plane of the forehead): 4 people, 23.53%
Finger Deformity (a deformed position of the finger): 4 people, 23.53%
Premature Baby: 4 people, 23.53%
Nipple Disorder (disease of nipple): 4 people, 23.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 9 people, 52.94%
Diabetes: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Limb malformation:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Limb malformation:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gupta E, Kunjal R, Cury JD, "Severe hyponatremia due to valproic acid toxicity", Journal of clinical medicine research, 2015 Jan .
Hwabejire JO, Lu J, Liu B, Li Y, Halaweish I, Alam HB, "Valproic acid for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock: a dose-optimization study", journal of surgical research, 2014 Jan .
Gupta E, Kunjal R, Cury JD, "Severe hyponatremia due to valproic acid toxicity", Journal of clinical medicine research, 2015 Jan .
Hwabejire JO, Lu J, Liu B, Li Y, Halaweish I, Alam HB, "Valproic acid for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock: a dose-optimization study", journal of surgical research, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on valproic acid (the active ingredients of Depakene) and Depakene (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.

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?

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

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