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Valproic acid and Blood prolactin increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood prolactin increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Valproic acid (valproic acid), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Mirtazapine, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood prolactin increased when taking Valproic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35,830 people who have side effects when taking Valproic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valproic acid?

Valproic acid has active ingredients of valproic acid. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 36,193 Valproic acid users. Check the latest studies of Valproic acid.

What is Blood prolactin increased?

Blood prolactin increased is found to be associated with 272 drugs and 529 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood prolactin increased.

On Jul, 19, 2026

35,830 people reported to have side effects when taking Valproic acid.
Among them, 38 people (0.11%) have Blood prolactin increased.

Could Valproic acid cause Blood prolactin increased?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Valproic acid when they have Blood prolactin increased? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Blood prolactin increased when taking Valproic acid? *

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Blood prolactin increased when taking Valproic acid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 6.06 %
  • 10-19: 15.15 %
  • 20-29: 45.45 %
  • 30-39: 24.24 %
  • 40-49: 6.06 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 3.03 %

What are other drugs people take besides Valproic acid? *

  1. Amisulpride: 15 people, 39.47%
  2. Mirtazapine: 15 people, 39.47%
  3. Diazepam: 14 people, 36.84%
  4. Furosemide: 13 people, 34.21%
  5. Topiramate: 12 people, 31.58%
  6. Clozaril: 11 people, 28.95%
  7. Zopiclone: 8 people, 21.05%
  8. Olanzapine: 8 people, 21.05%
  9. Topamax: 7 people, 18.42%
  10. Metformin Hydrochloride: 7 people, 18.42%

What are other side effects people have besides Blood prolactin increased? *

  1. Haemoglobin Decreased: 14 people, 36.84%
  2. Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 14 people, 36.84%
  3. High Blood Cholesterol: 13 people, 34.21%
  4. Aspartate Aminotransferase Decreased: 13 people, 34.21%
  5. Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle myocardium): 13 people, 34.21%
  6. C-Reactive Protein Increased: 13 people, 34.21%
  7. Mean Cell Volume Decreased (less of the average red blood cell volume): 13 people, 34.21%
  8. Blood Phosphorus Increased: 13 people, 34.21%
  9. Mean Cell Haemoglobin Decreased (less than normal haemoglobin per red blood cell in a sample of blood): 13 people, 34.21%
  10. Blood Glucose Increased: 13 people, 34.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 13 people, 34.21%
  2. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 26.32%
  3. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 9 people, 23.68%
  4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 3 people, 7.89%
  5. Depression: 3 people, 7.89%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 7.89%
  7. Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 7.89%
  8. Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 5.26%
  9. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 2.63%
  10. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 2.63%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on valproic acid (the active ingredients of Valproic acid) and Valproic acid (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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