Valproate and ammonia increased Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Valproate Side Effects Report #5754243-5
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from HONG KONG on May 23, 2008. Female patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with post concussion syndrome and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, depressed level of consciousness, overdose, therapeutic agent toxicity. Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #5478679-5
Valproate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Sept 27, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, cachexia, fatigue, food aversion, mobility decreased, somnolence. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPIRAMATE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #5754240-X
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from HONG KONG on May 23, 2008. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, depressed level of consciousness, overdose, therapeutic agent toxicity. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRIFLUOPERAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #4894284-3
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2006. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, encephalopathy, fatigue, somnolence, vomiting. Valproate dosage: 500 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with TOPIRAMATE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.


Valproate Side Effects Report #5645736-X
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 19, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase abnormal, coagulation time prolonged, depressed level of consciousness, encephalopathy, hepatic failure, liver function test abnormal, vomiting. Valproate dosage: INCREASING REGIMEN, MAXIMUM DAILY DOSE OF 25MG/KG). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #6101817-8
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 22, 2003. Male patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, confusional state, flat affect, headache . Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #5294022-9
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, brain oedema, overdose. Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #6101588-5
Valproate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 20, 2002. Male patient, 14 years of age, was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, hepatic enzyme increased. Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #6101232-7
Valproate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2000. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, liver function test abnormal. Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.