Topamax sprinkle vs. Valproate sodium: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Topamax sprinkle and Valproate sodium. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 144,347 people who take Topamax sprinkle and Valproate sodium, and is updated regularly.
What is Topamax sprinkle?
Topamax sprinkle has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 105 Topamax sprinkle users. Check the latest studies of Topamax sprinkle.
What is Valproate sodium?
Valproate sodium has active ingredients of valproate sodium. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 24,044 Valproate sodium users. Check the latest studies of Valproate sodium.
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144,347 people who take Topamax sprinkle and Valproate sodium are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Topamax Sprinkle (topiramate)
- Valproate Sodium (valproate sodium)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Topamax Sprinkle:
- not at all: 4.41 %
- somewhat: 21.28 %
- moderate: 30.99 %
- high: 29.48 %
- very high: 13.83 %
Valproate Sodium:
- not at all: 3.88 %
- somewhat: 11.89 %
- moderate: 28.4 %
- high: 39.81 %
- very high: 16.02 %
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Related publications that referenced our studies
- Ayano G, "Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutic Effects and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles", Bipolar Disord, 2017 Jan .
- Bansal S, Gupta SK, "Sodium Valproate induced priapism in an adult with bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2013 Jan .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
- Ayano G, "Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutic Effects and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles", Bipolar Disord, 2017 Jan .
- Bansal S, Gupta SK, "Sodium Valproate induced priapism in an adult with bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2013 Jan .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Topamax sprinkle (32 reports)
- Valproate sodium (23,476 reports)
Browse all side effects of Topamax sprinkle:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Valproate sodium:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on topiramate and valproate sodium (the active ingredients of Topamax sprinkle and Valproate sodium, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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