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

14. Adverse events ‐ valproate vs haloperidol (adults).

Adverse effect Odds ratio; 95% CI; heterogeneity; N of studies, N of participants P value
Dry mouth OR 0.20, 95% CI 0.02 to 2.15; 1 study, 36 participants P = 0.18
Extra‐pyramidal side effects OR 0.02, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.40; 1 study, 36 participants P = 0.01
Headache OR 0.22, 95% CI 0.01 to 5.91; 1 study, 36 participants P = 0.37
Indigestion OR 1.47, 95% CI 0.12 to 17.91; 1 study, 36 participants P = 0.76
Insomnia OR 2.27, 95% CI 0.09 to 59.56; 1 study, 36 participants P = 0.62
Sedation OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.01 to 1.39; 1 study, 36 participants P = 0.09