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Divalproex sodium and Canker sores - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Canker sores is reported as a side effect among people who take Divalproex sodium (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Prednisone, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Canker sores when taking Divalproex sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,295 people who have side effects when taking Divalproex sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Divalproex sodium?

Divalproex sodium has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 9,483 Divalproex sodium users. Check the latest studies of Divalproex sodium.

What is Canker sores?

Canker sores (painful, open sore in the mouth) is found to be associated with 613 drugs and 1,227 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Canker sores.

On Jul, 30, 2026

9,295 people reported to have side effects when taking Divalproex sodium.
Among them, 11 people (0.12%) have Canker sores.

Could Divalproex sodium cause Canker sores?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Canker sores when taking Divalproex sodium? *

  • female: 0.0 %
  • male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Canker sores when taking Divalproex sodium? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 33.33 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 66.67 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Divalproex sodium? *

  1. Prednisone: 10 people, 90.91%
  2. Inflectra: 8 people, 72.73%
  3. Vitamin B12: 7 people, 63.64%
  4. Levothyroxine Sodium: 7 people, 63.64%
  5. Clonazepam: 7 people, 63.64%
  6. Tylenol: 3 people, 27.27%
  7. Septra: 3 people, 27.27%
  8. Pantoprazole Sodium: 3 people, 27.27%
  9. Lorazepam: 3 people, 27.27%
  10. Ibuprofen: 3 people, 27.27%

What are other side effects people have besides Canker sores? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 63.64%
  2. Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 7 people, 63.64%
  3. Rashes (redness): 7 people, 63.64%
  4. Autoimmune Arthritis (joint inflammation): 7 people, 63.64%
  5. Otitis (ear infection): 7 people, 63.64%
  6. Joint Pain: 7 people, 63.64%
  7. Heart Rate Decreased: 7 people, 63.64%
  8. Drug Level Below Therapeutic: 7 people, 63.64%
  9. Weight Increased: 6 people, 54.55%
  10. Full Blood Count Abnormal: 6 people, 54.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 11 people, 100.00%
  2. Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 1 person, 9.09%
  3. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of divalproex sodium:

Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

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