Epival and Weight gain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight gain is reported as a side effect among people who take Epival (divalproex sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Abilify, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight gain 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 Weight gain?

Weight gain is found to be associated with 3,248 drugs and 4,001 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight gain.

On Jul, 08, 2026

968 people reported to have side effects when taking Epival.
Among them, 95 people (9.81%) have Weight gain.

Among these 95 people:

What is the gender of people who have Weight gain when taking Epival? *

female: 89.89 %
male: 10.11 %

What is the age of people who have Weight gain when taking Epival? *

What are other drugs people take besides Epival? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight gain? *

Drowsiness: 52 people, 54.74%
Hair Loss: 46 people, 48.42%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 28 people, 29.47%
High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 17.89%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 16 people, 16.84%
Fall: 15 people, 15.79%
Pneumonia: 14 people, 14.74%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 14 people, 14.74%
Infusion Related Reaction: 13 people, 13.68%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 13 people, 13.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 32 people, 33.68%
Depression: 32 people, 33.68%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 14 people, 14.74%
Psychotic Disorder: 8 people, 8.42%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 5 people, 5.26%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 4.21%
Seasonal Affective Disorder (a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter): 4 people, 4.21%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 4 people, 4.21%
Laxative Supportive Care: 3 people, 3.16%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 2 people, 2.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Weight gain:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Eslami Shahrbabaki M, Nasirian M, Eslami Shahrbabaki P, "Extreme Weight Gain due to Short-term Use of Low-dose Propranolol", Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2015 Jan .
Eslami Shahrbabaki M, Nasirian M, Eslami Shahrbabaki P, "Extreme Weight Gain due to Short-term Use of Low-dose Propranolol", Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2015 Jan .

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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