Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in seizure freedom ( compared with valproate alone (moderate certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ dizziness ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ malaise ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ nausea ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ sleepiness ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).