Divalproex and Dementia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dementia is reported as a side effect among people who take Divalproex (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dementia when taking Divalproex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,527 people who have side effects when taking Divalproex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Divalproex?

Divalproex has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 14,063 Divalproex users. Check the latest studies of Divalproex.

What is Dementia?

Dementia (madness) is found to be associated with 1,210 drugs and 1,807 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dementia.

On Jul, 09, 2026

13,527 people reported to have side effects when taking Divalproex.
Among them, 47 people (0.35%) have Dementia.

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Divalproex when they have Dementia? *

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

female: 43.48 %
male: 56.52 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Divalproex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dementia? *

Fall: 12 people, 25.53%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 19.15%
Weakness: 8 people, 17.02%
Confusional State: 7 people, 14.89%
Pain: 7 people, 14.89%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 6 people, 12.77%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 12.77%
Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 12.77%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 6 people, 12.77%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 12.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 7 people, 14.89%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 3 people, 6.38%
Skin Ulcer: 3 people, 6.38%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 6.38%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 6.38%
Back Pain: 3 people, 6.38%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 4.26%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 4.26%
Dry Skin: 2 people, 4.26%
Diabetes Insipidus - Nephrogenic (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 2 people, 4.26%

* 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) and Divalproex (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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