Current Views on the Use of Valproic Acid in Women

Valproic acid (VPA) is one of the most frequently prescribed antiepileptic drugs for idiopathic generalized epilepsy, chronic or migraine headache, and bipolar disorder; however concerns about teratogenic effects have resulted in limited usage of the drug in women of childbearing potential. The aim...

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Published inArchives of Epilepsy Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 45 - 50
Main Author Aslan, Kezban
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Galenos Yayinevi 01.01.2019
Subjects
teratogenicity
valproic acid
women
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Summary:Valproic acid (VPA) is one of the most frequently prescribed antiepileptic drugs for idiopathic generalized epilepsy, chronic or migraine headache, and bipolar disorder; however concerns about teratogenic effects have resulted in limited usage of the drug in women of childbearing potential. The aim of this review was to assess the current status of recommendations for the use of VPA according to international drug commissions and other recent reports.
ISSN:1300-7157
2792-0550
DOI:10.14744/epilepsi.2019.67209