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Sodium Valproate

41 known interactions (4 severe)
4 brand names

Indications

  • All forms of epilepsy
  • Initiation of valproate treatment
  • Continuation of valproate treatment
  • Migraine prophylaxis
  • Mania

Drug Interactions

4 SevereModerate interactions

41 drug interactions identified for Sodium Valproate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

valproate Systemic lupus erythematosus Cautions, further information The MHRA advises consider vitamin D supplementation in patients that are immobilised for long periods or who have inadequate sun ex...

Side Effects

valproate General side-effects: Common or very common Abdominal pain; agitation; alopecia (regrowth may be curly); anaemia; behaviour abnormal; concentration impaired; confusion; deafness; diarrhoea; ...

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Brand Names

Epilex(IN)Valparin(IN)+ 2 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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