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

Summary:

Status epilepticus is reported as a side effect among people who take Divalproex sodium (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Phenytoin, and have Convulsion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Status epilepticus 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 Status epilepticus?

Status epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure) is found to be associated with 668 drugs and 949 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Status epilepticus.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

9,295 people reported to have side effects when taking Divalproex sodium.
Among them, 35 people (0.38%) have Status epilepticus.

Could Divalproex sodium cause Status epilepticus?

Among these 35 people:

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

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

female: 60.61 %
male: 39.39 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Divalproex sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Status epilepticus? *

Hyperammonaemic Encephalopathy (excess of ammonia in the blood, disorder or disease of the brain): 4 people, 11.43%
Brain Oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain): 2 people, 5.71%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 5.71%
Unresponsive To Stimuli: 2 people, 5.71%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 5.71%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 2 people, 5.71%
Fever: 2 people, 5.71%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 5.71%
Bicytopenia (two parameters from the full blood count are low, the term bicytopenia can be used): 2 people, 5.71%
Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 2 people, 5.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 17.14%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 5 people, 14.29%
Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 3 people, 8.57%
Suicide Attempt: 2 people, 5.71%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 5.71%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.71%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 2.86%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 1 person, 2.86%
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (disorder that manifests clinically as recurrent venous or arterial thrombosis and/or fetal loss): 1 person, 2.86%
Depression: 1 person, 2.86%

* 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 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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