SABRIL vs VALPROATE SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. SABRIL and VALPROATE SODIUM are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	SABRIL	VALPROATE SODIUM
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VIGABATRIN	VALPROATE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Lundbeck Pharms LLC	Sagent
Dosage forms	Powder, Tablet	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)
Treats	Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy	—

sabril valproate sodium

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

VIGABATRIN

VALPROATE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Lundbeck Pharms LLC

Sagent

Dosage forms

Powder, Tablet

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)

Treats

Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Sabril or Valproate Sodium?

By our independent rating, Valproate Sodium scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Sabril. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Sabril and Valproate Sodium?

Sabril contains Vigabatrin, while Valproate Sodium contains Valproate Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.