Epival and Confusional state - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Confusional state is reported as a side effect among people who take Epival (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Clozaril, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Confusional state when taking Epival. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 968 people who have side effects when taking Epival from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epival?

Epival has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 1,088 Epival users. Check the latest studies of Epival.

What is Confusional state?

Confusional state is found to be associated with 2,720 drugs and 3,320 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Confusional state.

On Jul, 31, 2026

968 people reported to have side effects when taking Epival.
Among them, 41 people (4.24%) have Confusional state.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Epival when they have Confusional state? *

What is the gender of people who have Confusional state when taking Epival? *

female: 29.27 %
male: 70.73 %

What is the age of people who have Confusional state when taking Epival? *

What are other drugs people take besides Epival? *

What are other side effects people have besides Confusional state? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 29.27%
Fever: 11 people, 26.83%
Drowsiness: 10 people, 24.39%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 24.39%
Constipation: 9 people, 21.95%
Delirium (wild excitement): 9 people, 21.95%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 19.51%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 17.07%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 17.07%
Weakness: 6 people, 14.63%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 11 people, 26.83%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 9.76%
Psychotic Disorder: 4 people, 9.76%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 4 people, 9.76%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 9.76%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 9.76%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 9.76%
Depression: 3 people, 7.32%
Altered State Of Consciousness (altered state of mind): 2 people, 4.88%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 4.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Confusional state (3,320 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on divalproex sodium (the active ingredients of Epival) and Epival (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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