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valproic acid and Acne

valproic acid has been researched along with Acne 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
"The side effects and possible side effects of the therapy with valproic acid were documented in 66 outpatients with epilepsy over a period of one year."3.66[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid]. ( Fröscher, W; Gugler, R; Schulz, HU, 1979)
"Weight gain and alopecia were the most common patient-reported CSEs in this study, and weight gain was the most likely cosmetic side effect to result in dosage adjustment or medication discontinuation."1.42Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. ( Buchsbaum, R; Chen, B; Choi, H; Detyniecki, K; Hirsch, LJ; Javed, A; Kato, K; Legge, A; Moeller, J, 2015)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, B1
Choi, H1
Hirsch, LJ1
Moeller, J1
Javed, A1
Kato, K1
Legge, A1
Buchsbaum, R1
Detyniecki, K1
Cott, AD1
Wisner, KL1
Fröscher, W1
Schulz, HU1
Gugler, R1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for valproic acid and Acne

ArticleYear
Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2015, Volume: 42

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Gingival

2015
Isotretinoin treatment of a woman with bipolar disorder.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1999, Volume: 60, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Comorbidity; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Isot

1999
[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1979, Sep-13, Volume: 97, Issue:34

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anemia, Aplastic; Epilepsy; Fatigue; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Leukopenia; T

1979