Valproic acid vs. Magnesium citrate: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Valproic acid and Magnesium citrate. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 172,592 people who take Valproic acid and Magnesium citrate, 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 Magnesium citrate?

Magnesium citrate has active ingredients of magnesium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 5,790 Magnesium citrate users. Check the latest studies of Magnesium citrate.



On Aug, 07, 2026

172,592 people who take Valproic acid and Magnesium citrate are studied.

Valproic acid vs Magnesium citrate drug comparison reports.

Drugs being compared in this study:

  • Valproic Acid (valproic acid)
  • Magnesium Citrate (magnesium)

Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:

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Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:

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Drug effectiveness:

Valproic Acid:

  • not at all: 5.5600000000000005 %
  • somewhat: 21.9 %
  • moderate: 28.76 %
  • high: 26.47 %
  • very high: 17.32 %

Magnesium Citrate:

  • not at all: 3.79 %
  • somewhat: 23.92 %
  • moderate: 32.69 %
  • high: 28.48 %
  • very high: 11.12 %

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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.



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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on valproic acid and magnesium (the active ingredients of Valproic acid and Magnesium citrate, 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.

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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