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. 2019 Oct 7;2019(10):CD004052. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004052.pub2

12. Adverse events ‐ valproate vs carbamazepine (adults).

Adverse effect Odds ratio; 95% CI; heterogeneity; N of studies, N of participants P value
Ataxia/tremors OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.03 to 3.12; 1 study, 30 participants P = 0.30
Dizziness OR 0.08, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.79; 1 study, 30 participants P = 0.03
Lethargy OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.01 to 1.42; 1 study, 30 participants P = 0.10
Nausea/vomiting OR 0.18, 95% CI 0.03 to 1.07; 1 study, 30 participants P = 0.06
Rash OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.01 to 8.28; 1 study, 30 participants P = 0.49
Raised liver enzyme OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.06 to 17.62; 1 study, 30 participants P = 1.00