valproic acid has been researched along with Bulimia Nervosa 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.
Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (BULIMIA or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced VOMITING, use of LAXATIVES or DIURETICS, excessive exercise, and FASTING.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Eating disorders are commonly associated with depressive symptoms." | 1.35 | Treatment emergent mania responding to valproate in a Chinese female adolescent population with eating disorders: a case series. ( Lee, EL; Tor, PC, 2008) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Tor, PC | 1 |
| Lee, EL | 1 |
1 other study available for valproic acid and Bulimia Nervosa
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Treatment emergent mania responding to valproate in a Chinese female adolescent population with eating disorders: a case series.
Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Bulimia Nervosa; | 2008 |