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Adverse Events
| Medication (n) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adverse Event on SEFCA | Valproic Acid (21) | Risperidone (18) | Placebo (7) |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Headache | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Initial insomnia | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Difficulty waking in the morning | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Excitement | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Irritability | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Outburst of anger | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Difficulty concentrating | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sadness | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Nasal congestion | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Enuresis | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 17 | 9 |
SEFCA, Side Effects Form for Children and Adolescents.
