Valproate and encephalopathy Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Valproate Side Effects Report #5990222-0
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 03, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with persecutory delusion and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: delirium, encephalopathy. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #5199916-0
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with impulsive behaviour and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chorea, encephalopathy. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, ATOMOXETINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #5168549-4
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with impulsive behaviour and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chorea, encephalopathy. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDONE, ATOMOXETINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #4804149-0
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 13, 2005. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral atrophy, confusional state, dementia , encephalopathy, extrapyramidal disorder, faecal incontinence, fatigue, urinary incontinence . Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Valproate Side Effects Report #4947189-3
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 08, 2006. Male patient, child 5 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, convulsion, coordination abnormal, encephalopathy. Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #5596213-6
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Jan 10, 2008. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, encephalopathy. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVETIRACETAM, LAMOTRIGINE. 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 #4703602-8
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 20, 2005. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 44.09 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electroencephalogram abnormal, encephalopathy, hyperammonaemia. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROATE SYRUP, TOPIRAMATE, LAMOTRIGINE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.


Valproate Side Effects Report #5269242-X
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: encephalopathy, hyperammonaemia, status epilepticus, syncope. Valproate dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #4660660-7
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 04, 2005. Male patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, encephalopathy, hyperammonaemia. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPIRAMATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valproate Side Effects Report #4703607-7
Valproate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 20, 2005. Male patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 94.80 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Valproate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: encephalopathy, hyperammonaemia. Valproate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPIRAMATE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.