Depakote and Cystitis interstitial - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cystitis interstitial is reported as a side effect among people who take Depakote (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Flexeril, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cystitis interstitial when taking Depakote. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52,619 people who have side effects when taking Depakote from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Depakote?

Depakote has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 55,581 Depakote users. Check the latest studies of Depakote.

What is Cystitis interstitial?

Cystitis interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain) is found to be associated with 335 drugs and 439 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cystitis interstitial.

On Jul, 21, 2026

52,619 people reported to have side effects when taking Depakote.
Among them, 18 people (0.03%) have Cystitis interstitial.

Could Depakote cause Cystitis interstitial?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Depakote when they have Cystitis interstitial? *

What is the gender of people who have Cystitis interstitial when taking Depakote? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Cystitis interstitial when taking Depakote? *

What are other drugs people take besides Depakote? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cystitis interstitial? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 44.44%
Memory Loss: 7 people, 38.89%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 38.89%
Fever: 7 people, 38.89%
Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 6 people, 33.33%
Depression: 6 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Pain: 5 people, 27.78%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 5 people, 27.78%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 27.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 11 people, 61.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 33.33%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 27.78%
Infection: 5 people, 27.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 27.78%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 5 people, 27.78%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 16.67%
Bladder Disorder: 3 people, 16.67%
Burning Sensation: 3 people, 16.67%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 11.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on divalproex sodium (the active ingredients of Depakote) and Depakote (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).

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