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valproic acid and Cervical Dystonia

valproic acid has been researched along with Cervical Dystonia 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.

Cervical Dystonia: A common form of DYSTONIA due to involuntary sustained or spasmodic, repetitive muscle contractions in the neck region. According to the position of the twisted neck and head, cervical dystonia can be categorized as torticollis, laterocollis, retrocollis, and a combination of these abnormal postures.

Research

Studies (3)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chang, LR1
Chang, HC1
Lin, YH1
Habermeyer, B1
Rabovsky, K2
Jentzsch, C1
Pinhard, K1
Pinard, K1
Müller-Spahn, F1
Sandyk, R1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for valproic acid and Cervical Dystonia

ArticleYear
Quetiapine- and valproate-associated neutropenia and thrombocytopenia after lamotrigine-induced Steven-Johnson syndrome.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2012, Volume: 32, Issue:1

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Dibenzothiazepines; Humans; Male; Torticollis; Valproic Acid

2012
Cervical dystonia due to interaction of valproic acid and quetiapine.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2007, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Dibenzothiazepines; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Psychotic Dis

2007
Beneficial effect of sodium valproate and baclofen in spasmodic torticollis. A case report.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1984, Jan-14, Volume: 65, Issue:2

    Topics: Baclofen; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Torticollis; Valproic Acid

1984