Divalproex and Pulmonary oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Divalproex (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Seroquel, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary oedema 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 Pulmonary oedema?

Pulmonary oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs) is found to be associated with 1,848 drugs and 1,967 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary oedema.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

13,527 people reported to have side effects when taking Divalproex.
Among them, 30 people (0.22%) have Pulmonary oedema.

Could Divalproex cause Pulmonary oedema?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Divalproex when they have Pulmonary oedema? *

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

female: 48.28 %
male: 51.72 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Divalproex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary oedema? *

Drowsiness: 7 people, 23.33%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 5 people, 16.67%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 4 people, 13.33%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 4 people, 13.33%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 4 people, 13.33%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 13.33%
Rib Fracture: 4 people, 13.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 13.33%
Road Traffic Accident: 4 people, 13.33%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychotic Disorder: 4 people, 13.33%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 4 people, 13.33%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 4 people, 13.33%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 4 people, 13.33%
Glioblastoma (most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumour in humans): 4 people, 13.33%
Arthropathy: 4 people, 13.33%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 13.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 6.67%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 1 person, 3.33%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 3.33%

* 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).

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