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valproic acid and Apnea, Obstructive Sleep

valproic acid has been researched along with Apnea, Obstructive Sleep in 2 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
"Metabolic syndrome was more frequent in patients with epilepsy compared with healthy participants (32."1.56Metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome among patients with epilepsy on monotherapy. ( Ataklı, D; Balçık, ZE; Baslo, SA; Öztürk, O; Söylemez, E, 2020)
"One of the leading causes of hypersomnia is sleep apnea."1.31Influence of chronic barbiturate administration on sleep apnea after hypersomnia presentation: case study. ( Bishop, J; Takhar, J, 2000)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Söylemez, E1
Öztürk, O1
Baslo, SA1
Balçık, ZE1
Ataklı, D1
Takhar, J1
Bishop, J1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Apnea, Obstructive Sleep

ArticleYear
Metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome among patients with epilepsy on monotherapy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2020, Volume: 111

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Epilepsy; Female;

2020
Influence of chronic barbiturate administration on sleep apnea after hypersomnia presentation: case study.
    Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN, 2000, Volume: 25, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Dose-Response Relations

2000