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Last Updated: 10/31/2025

Frequency of Fine Tremor with Valproic Acid

Overall Incidence

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics cites tremor occurring in 20-40% of patients taking valproic acid, with severity sometimes necessitating drug discontinuation 1, 2

Clinical Severity and Impact

Risk Factors That Increase Tremor Frequency

Comparative Risk