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valproic acid and Cephalgia, Vascular

valproic acid has been researched along with Cephalgia, Vascular 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
"Fifteen cluster headache patients were studied of whom two suffered from chronic cluster headache and thirteen from the episodic type."1.28Sodium valproate in the treatment of cluster headache: an open clinical trial. ( Hering, R; Kuritzky, A, 1989)

Research

Studies (3)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nakazato, Y1
Tamura, N1
Shimazu, K1
Hendler, N1
Cashen, A1
Morrison, C1
Long, D1
Holliday, M1
Hering, R1
Kuritzky, A1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for valproic acid and Cephalgia, Vascular

ArticleYear
An adult case of cyclic vomiting syndrome successfully responding to valproic acid.
    Journal of neurology, 2008, Volume: 255, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anticonvulsants; Antiemetics; Consciousness Disorders; Diazepam; Female; Humans

2008
Divalproex sodium and other medications for headache following craniotomy for acoustic neuroma.
    Headache, 1995, Volume: 35, Issue:8

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Craniotomy; Female; Headache; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neuroma, Acoustic; Postope

1995
Sodium valproate in the treatment of cluster headache: an open clinical trial.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 1989, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cluster Headache; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects;

1989