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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "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." | 1.42 | Cosmetic 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) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (33.33) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (33.33) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (33.33) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Chen, B | 1 |
| Choi, H | 1 |
| Hirsch, LJ | 1 |
| Moeller, J | 1 |
| Javed, A | 1 |
| Kato, K | 1 |
| Legge, A | 1 |
| Buchsbaum, R | 1 |
| Detyniecki, K | 1 |
| Cott, AD | 1 |
| Wisner, KL | 1 |
| Fröscher, W | 1 |
| Schulz, HU | 1 |
| Gugler, R | 1 |
3 other studies available for valproic acid and Acne
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Gingival | 2015 |
Isotretinoin treatment of a woman with bipolar disorder.
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].
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anemia, Aplastic; Epilepsy; Fatigue; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Leukopenia; T | 1979 |