Effect of valproic acid on metabolic status and endocrine system in pediatric patients with epilepsy: systematic literature review
Introduction: Valproic acid (VPA) is an acidic compound that is commonly used as an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing agent in the treatment of epilepsy, mania and bipolar disorders as well as the prevention of migraine headaches. But, it can affect metabolic and endocrine system resulting in horm...
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Reviews in Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://rcm.mums.ac.ir/article_6490_c7a69927e5a094e3207638a6688867ea.pdf |