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

23. Adverse events ‐ valproate vs topiramate (children and adolescents).

Adverse effect Odds ratio; 95% CI; heterogeneity; N of studies, N of participants P value
Blurred vision OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.01 to 4.12; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.29
Dizziness OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.51 to 1.98; 1 study, 142 participants P = 1.00
Drowsiness OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.79; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.01
Hair loss OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.14 to 7.30; 1 study, 142 participants P = 1.00
Headache OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.17 to 2.40; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.51
Muscle weakness OR 2.29, 95% CI 0.91 to 5.76; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.08
Nausea OR 0.40, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.95; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.04
Paraesthesia OR 1.43, 95% CI 0.68 to 2.99; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.35
Speech‐related problems OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.24 to 4.16; 1 study, 142 participants P = 1.00
Tremor OR 1.60, 95% CI 0.73 to 3.48; 1 study, 142 participants P = 0.24