Divalproex and Mental impairment - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mental impairment 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 Seroquel, and have Affective disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mental impairment 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 Mental impairment?

Mental impairment (a condition affecting the body, perhaps through sight or hearing loss, a mobility difficulty or a health condition) is found to be associated with 1,336 drugs and 1,316 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mental impairment.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

13,527 people reported to have side effects when taking Divalproex.
Among them, 64 people (0.47%) have Mental impairment.

Could Divalproex cause Mental impairment?

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Divalproex when they have Mental impairment? *

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

female: 43.55 %
male: 56.45 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Divalproex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mental impairment? *

Stress And Anxiety: 18 people, 28.12%
Nausea And Vomiting: 13 people, 20.31%
Memory Loss: 12 people, 18.75%
Irritability: 11 people, 17.19%
Weakness: 10 people, 15.62%
Balance Disorder: 9 people, 14.06%
Depressed Mood: 9 people, 14.06%
Dizziness: 9 people, 14.06%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 8 people, 12.50%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 7 people, 10.94%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 10 people, 15.62%
Sleep Disorder: 8 people, 12.50%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 8 people, 12.50%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 8 people, 12.50%
Depression: 7 people, 10.94%
Pain: 5 people, 7.81%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 6.25%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 6.25%
Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 3 people, 4.69%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Momtaz YA, Hamid TA, Ibrahim R, "The impact of mild cognitive impairment on sexual activity", American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias?, 2013 Jan .
Momtaz YA, Hamid TA, Ibrahim R, "The impact of mild cognitive impairment on sexual activity", American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias?, 2013 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) 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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