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valproic acid and Bruxism

valproic acid has been researched along with Bruxism in 1 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.

Bruxism: A disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of the teeth.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We report two cases of an adverse effect of dyskinesia and bruxism when MPH was given to children maintained on valproic acid."3.70Adverse response to methylphenidate in combination with valproic acid. ( Gara, L; Roberts, W, 2000)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gara, L1
Roberts, W1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Bruxism

ArticleYear
Adverse response to methylphenidate in combination with valproic acid.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2000,Spring, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Bruxism; Central Nervous System Stim

2000