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Valproic acid and Ileus paralytic - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ileus paralytic is reported as a side effect among people who take Valproic acid (valproic acid), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Haloperidol, and have Agitation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ileus paralytic 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 Ileus paralytic?

Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles) is found to be associated with 686 drugs and 849 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ileus paralytic.

On Jul, 14, 2026

35,830 people reported to have side effects when taking Valproic acid.
Among them, 79 people (0.22%) have Ileus paralytic.

Could Valproic acid cause Ileus paralytic?

Among these 79 people:

How long have people been on Valproic acid when they have Ileus paralytic? *

  • < 1 month: 57.14 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 14.29 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 21.43 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 7.14 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Ileus paralytic when taking Valproic acid? *

  • female: 73.68 %
  • male: 26.32 %

What is the age of people who have Ileus paralytic when taking Valproic acid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 4.23 %
  • 20-29: 5.63 %
  • 30-39: 42.25 %
  • 40-49: 15.49 %
  • 50-59: 28.17 %
  • 60+: 4.23 %

What are other drugs people take besides Valproic acid? *

  1. Haloperidol: 31 people, 39.24%
  2. Risperidone: 23 people, 29.11%
  3. Olanzapine: 21 people, 26.58%
  4. Lithium Carbonate: 20 people, 25.32%
  5. Perphenazine: 19 people, 24.05%
  6. Benztropine Mesylate: 18 people, 22.78%
  7. Tegretol: 13 people, 16.46%
  8. Risperdal: 10 people, 12.66%
  9. Zyprexa: 9 people, 11.39%
  10. Doral: 8 people, 10.13%

What are other side effects people have besides Ileus paralytic? *

  1. Abdominal Pain: 13 people, 16.46%
  2. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 13 people, 16.46%
  3. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 13 people, 16.46%
  4. Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 12 people, 15.19%
  5. Abdominal Distension: 11 people, 13.92%
  6. Cardiac Failure: 9 people, 11.39%
  7. Megacolon (a very dilated colon): 8 people, 10.13%
  8. Postresuscitation Encephalopathy: 8 people, 10.13%
  9. Constipation: 8 people, 10.13%
  10. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 8.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 17 people, 21.52%
  2. Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 16 people, 20.25%
  3. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 13 people, 16.46%
  4. Pneumonia: 11 people, 13.92%
  5. Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 10 people, 12.66%
  6. Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 10 people, 12.66%
  7. Constipation: 9 people, 11.39%
  8. Psychotic Disorder: 8 people, 10.13%
  9. Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 8 people, 10.13%
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 10.13%

* 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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