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valproic acid and Chronic Insomnia

valproic acid has been researched along with Chronic Insomnia in 9 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
"To correlate lamotrigine (LTG) serum concentrations (levels) with tolerability in patients with epilepsy."8.82Correlating lamotrigine serum concentrations with tolerability in patients with epilepsy. ( Adams, DJ; Bazil, CW; Buchsbaum, R; Du, Y; Hager, M; Hirsch, LJ; Morrell, MJ; Resor, SR; Spencer, HT; Straka, T; Weintraub, D, 2004)
"To correlate lamotrigine (LTG) serum concentrations (levels) with tolerability in patients with epilepsy."4.82Correlating lamotrigine serum concentrations with tolerability in patients with epilepsy. ( Adams, DJ; Bazil, CW; Buchsbaum, R; Du, Y; Hager, M; Hirsch, LJ; Morrell, MJ; Resor, SR; Spencer, HT; Straka, T; Weintraub, D, 2004)
"A 47-year-old white man with a history of bipolar disorder was being maintained on citalopram 40 mg once daily and zolpidem 5 mg at bedtime."3.72Somnambulism due to probable interaction of valproic acid and zolpidem. ( Bhatia, SC; Petty, F; Ramaswamy, S; Sattar, SP, 2003)
" During the randomization phase, the most common adverse events occurring in > or =5% in the quetiapine group were somnolence, nasopharyngitis, and headache."2.73Efficacy and safety of quetiapine in combination with lithium or divalproex for maintenance of patients with bipolar I disorder (international trial 126). ( Brecher, M; Eggens, I; Paulsson, B; Persson, I; Suppes, T; Vieta, E, 2008)
" The adverse effect (AE) profile of this combination needs clarification."2.69Adding lamotrigine to valproate: incidence of rash and other adverse effects. Postmarketing Antiepileptic Drug Survey (PADS) Group. ( Faught, E; French, J; Harden, C; Jacobson, M; Montouris, G; Morris, G; Rosenfeld, W, 1999)
"Clobazam is a 1,5-benzodiazepine effective in antiepileptic therapy of children and adults."1.30Interactions of clobazam with conventional antiepileptics in children. ( Cortez, M; Daneman, R; Hwang, P; Koren, G; Menzano, E; Sherwin, AL; Theis, JG, 1997)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (22.22)18.2507
2000's6 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (11.11)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Prieto, DI1
Zehgeer, AA1
Connor, DF1
Vieta, E1
Suppes, T1
Eggens, I1
Persson, I1
Paulsson, B1
Brecher, M1
Levin, IaI1
Tarasov, BA1
Sattar, SP1
Ramaswamy, S1
Bhatia, SC1
Petty, F1
Hirsch, LJ1
Weintraub, D1
Du, Y1
Buchsbaum, R1
Spencer, HT1
Hager, M1
Straka, T1
Bazil, CW1
Adams, DJ1
Resor, SR1
Morrell, MJ1
Kratochvil, CJ1
Varley, C1
Cummins, TK1
Martin, A1
Siniscalchi, A1
Gallelli, L1
De Fazio, S1
De Sarro, G1
Theis, JG1
Koren, G1
Daneman, R1
Sherwin, AL1
Menzano, E1
Cortez, M1
Hwang, P1
Faught, E1
Morris, G1
Jacobson, M1
French, J1
Harden, C1
Montouris, G1
Rosenfeld, W1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Pilot Study of Prophylactic Management of Lamotrigine for Bipolar Disorder in Pregnant Women[NCT03774641]20 participants (Anticipated)Observational2018-12-03Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Chronic Insomnia

ArticleYear
Correlating lamotrigine serum concentrations with tolerability in patients with epilepsy.
    Neurology, 2004, Sep-28, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Eruptions; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy,

2004

Trials

3 trials available for valproic acid and Chronic Insomnia

ArticleYear
Efficacy and safety of quetiapine in combination with lithium or divalproex for maintenance of patients with bipolar I disorder (international trial 126).
    Journal of affective disorders, 2008, Volume: 109, Issue:3

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Demography; Dibenzothiazepines; Disorders of Excessive Somno

2008
[Influence of ivadal and depakene chrono on sleep structure in patients with epilepsy].
    Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova, 2003, Volume: 103, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Delayed-Action Preparations; Drug Administration Schedule; Electroencephalography; Electroocu

2003
Adding lamotrigine to valproate: incidence of rash and other adverse effects. Postmarketing Antiepileptic Drug Survey (PADS) Group.
    Epilepsia, 1999, Volume: 40, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Dizziness; Drug Eruptions; Drug Hypersensitivity; Drug Therapy, Combinatio

1999

Other Studies

5 other studies available for valproic acid and Chronic Insomnia

ArticleYear
Use of Suvorexant for Sleep Regulation in an Adolescent with Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2019, Volume: 29, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Azepines; Bipolar Disorder; Humans; Lurasidone Hy

2019
Somnambulism due to probable interaction of valproic acid and zolpidem.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2003, Volume: 37, Issue:10

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; Citalopram; Depression; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Male

2003
Less is more: inpatient management of a child with complex pharmacotherapy.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006, Volume: 45, Issue:5

    Topics: Aggression; Amphetamines; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Clonidine; Depressio

2006
Psychic disturbances associated with sodium valproate plus levetiracetam.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2007, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Anxiety; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsies, Partial; Female; Humans; Levetirace

2007
Interactions of clobazam with conventional antiepileptics in children.
    Journal of child neurology, 1997, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Age Factors; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepines; Benzodiazepinones; C

1997