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

Summary:

Mania is reported as a side effect among people who take Divalproex sodium (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lorazepam, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mania 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 Mania?

Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood) is found to be associated with 923 drugs and 1,157 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mania.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

9,295 people reported to have side effects when taking Divalproex sodium.
Among them, 99 people (1.07%) have Mania.

Among these 99 people:

How long have people been on Divalproex sodium when they have Mania? *

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

female: 52.17 %
male: 47.83 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Divalproex sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mania? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 25 people, 25.25%
Drowsiness: 12 people, 12.12%
Psychotic Disorder: 12 people, 12.12%
Weight Increased: 11 people, 11.11%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 11.11%
Suicidal Ideation: 11 people, 11.11%
Hallucination, Auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus): 10 people, 10.10%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 9.09%
Hallucination, Visual (seeing things that aren't there): 9 people, 9.09%
Irritability: 9 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 13.13%
Sleep Disorder: 11 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 6.06%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 6 people, 6.06%
Pain: 6 people, 6.06%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 6 people, 6.06%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 5 people, 5.05%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 5 people, 5.05%
Depression: 5 people, 5.05%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 5 people, 5.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Pong YH, Lu YC, Tsai VF, Huang PL, Hsieh JT, Chang HC, "Acute manic and psychotic symptoms following subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in a male patient without prior psychiatric history: A case report and literature review", Urological Science, 2014 Mar .
Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .
Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Pong YH, Lu YC, Tsai VF, Huang PL, Hsieh JT, Chang HC, "Acute manic and psychotic symptoms following subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in a male patient without prior psychiatric history: A case report and literature review", Urological Science, 2014 Mar .
Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .

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.

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