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

17. Adverse events ‐ valproate vs olanzapine (adults).

Adverse effect Odds ratio; 95% CI; heterogeneity; N of studies, N of participants P value
Abnormal hepatic function Not estimable N/A
Agitation OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.45 to 2.17; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.98
Alopecia (hair loss) OR 7.56, 95% CI 0.38 to 151.28; 1 study, 80 participants P = 0.19
Asthena OR 0.82, 95% CI 0.41 to 1.65; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.58
Constipation OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.89; I2 = 64%; 2 studies, 331 participants P = 0.28
Dizziness OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.03 to 3.11; I2 = 61%; 2 studies, 331 participants P = 0.33
Diarrhea OR 2.28, 95% CI 0.95 to 5.50; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.07
Dyspepsia OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.35 to 1.57; studies = 1; participants = 251 p = 0.44
Headache OR 1.44, 95% CI 0.68 to 3.07; I2 = 56%; 2 studies, 667 participants P = 0.34
Increased appetite OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.08 to 2.40; I2 = 80%; 2 studies, 667 participants P = 0.35
Insomnia OR 6.17, 95% CI 1.35 to 28.17; 1 study, 416 participants P = 0.02
Nausea OR 4.12, 95% CI 2.22 to 7.62; I2 = 0%; 3 studies, 747 participants P < 0.001
Neck rigidity OR 0.21, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.98; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.05
Nervousness OR 1.72, 95% CI 0.82 to 3.62; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.15
Oedema OR 0.05, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.81; 1 study, 120 participants P = 0.04
Pain OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.52 to 2.16; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.88
Rhinitis OR 0.53, 95% CI 0.16 to 1.72; 1 study, 120 participants P = 0.29
Sedation OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.91; I2 = 0%; 2 studies, 536 participants P = 0.02
Sleep disorder OR 0.13, 95% CI 0.02 to 1.11; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.06
Somnolence OR 0.36, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.57; I2 = 0%; 3 studies, 747 participants P < 0.001
Speech disorder OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.50; I2 = 0%; 2 studies, 371 participants P = 0.006
Tongue edema OR 0.07, 95% CI 0.00 to 1.30; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.08
Tremor OR 0.28, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.82; I2 = 0%; 2 studies, 331 participants P = 0.02
Vomiting OR 1.92, 95% CI 0.85 to 4.34; 1 study, 251 participants P = 0.12
Weight gain OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.70; I2 = 0%; 4 studies, 867 participants P < 0.001
Xerostomia (dry mouth) OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.57; I2 = 44%; 3 studies, 747 participants P = 0.001