SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Valproic Acid

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Valproic Acid

Valproic Acid has 49 Side Effects total
20 are Life Threatening
17 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Valproic Acid

USES: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Valproic Acid has 20 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Decrease in the Ability of Platelet Cells to Clot - Platelet Aggregation Inhibition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood - Hyperammonemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Low Body Temperature - Hypothermia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Seeing Spots - Visual Disturbance of Seeing Spots is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valproic Acid

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Valproic Acid has 17 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Hair Loss - Alopecia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valproic Acid

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Valproic Acid Drug-Drug Interactions

Valproic Acid has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Valproic Acid has interactions of serious seriousness with 24 drug(s). Valproic Acid has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1075 drug(s). Valproic Acid has interactions of unknown seriousness with 11 drug(s).

Valproic Acid has 20 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Valproic Acid.

Valproic Acid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Arginase Deficiency is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Arginosuccinate Lyase Deficiency - Inherited Deficiency of Arginosuccinate Lyase is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Carbamyl Phosphate Synthetase Deficiency - Inherited Deficiency of Carbamyl Phosphate Synthetase is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Chronic Pancreatitis - Chronic Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Citrullinemia is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Ornithine Carbamyltransferase Deficiency is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Valproic Acid Toxicity - Poisoning by Drug Valproic Acid is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperammonemia - High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Hypothermia - Low Body Temperature is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Porphyria is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Contraindication Warnings

Blood Dyscrasias - Blood Disorder is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Depression is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Organic Mental Disorder - Dysfunction of the Brain is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Valproic Acid.

Valproic Acid has 8 related brands and strengths:

Depakene 250 Mg Cap Stavzor 125 Mg Cap Stavzor 250 Mg Cap Stavzor 500 Mg Cap Valproic Acid 125 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Valproic Acid 250 Mg Cap Valproic Acid 250 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Valproic Acid 500 Mg Cap, Delayed Release

Valproic Acid - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive drowsiness, coma, irregular/slowed/skipped heart beats (heart block).

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.