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valproic acid and Abnormal Movements

valproic acid has been researched along with Abnormal Movements in 3 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 28-year-old patient with a 5-year history of bipolar disorder developed signs of encephalopathy 2 weeks after the addition of valproic acid to his treatment regimen of doxepine, risperidone, and biperidene."7.70[Valproic acid in prophylaxis of bipolar disorder. A case of valproate-induced encephalopathy]. ( Rottach, KG; Schmauss, M; Weiss-Brummer, J; Wieland, U, 2000)
"A 28-year-old patient with a 5-year history of bipolar disorder developed signs of encephalopathy 2 weeks after the addition of valproic acid to his treatment regimen of doxepine, risperidone, and biperidene."3.70[Valproic acid in prophylaxis of bipolar disorder. A case of valproate-induced encephalopathy]. ( Rottach, KG; Schmauss, M; Weiss-Brummer, J; Wieland, U, 2000)
"LTG, amantadine, and VPA were withdrawn, the remaining 2 drugs, benzhexol and compound preparation (flupentixol and melitracen), were continued to use, and the patient improved in 2."1.46Disabling tremor induced by long-term use of sodium valproate and lamotrigine: Case report. ( Chen, J; He, ZF; Rao, Z; Wang, XH; Zhou, CN, 2017)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
He, ZF1
Chen, J1
Zhou, CN1
Rao, Z1
Wang, XH1
Hansen, N1
Beck, M1
Leykamm, S1
Kleinschnitz, C1
Rottach, KG1
Weiss-Brummer, J1
Wieland, U1
Schmauss, M1

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Abnormal Movements

ArticleYear
[Arm and blood glucose out of control].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2009, Nov-26, Volume: 151, Issue:48

    Topics: Aged; Brain; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diagnosis, Differential; Dyskinesias; GABA Agents; Humans; H

2009

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Abnormal Movements

ArticleYear
Disabling tremor induced by long-term use of sodium valproate and lamotrigine: Case report.
    Medicine, 2017, Volume: 96, Issue:47

    Topics: Amantadine; Anticonvulsants; Antiparkinson Agents; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Dyskinesias; Humans; La

2017
[Valproic acid in prophylaxis of bipolar disorder. A case of valproate-induced encephalopathy].
    Der Nervenarzt, 2000, Volume: 71, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Ataxia; Bipolar Disorder; Brain Diseases, Metabolic; Dyskinesias; Epilepsy,

2000