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valproic acid and Hyperthyroidism

valproic acid has been researched along with Hyperthyroidism 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.

Hyperthyroidism: Hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones increase BASAL METABOLIC RATE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The prevalence of unrecognized primary hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism was 5·2% and 2·8%, respectively."1.37Thyroid status in a large cohort of patients with mental retardation: the TOP-R (Thyroid Origin of Psychomotor Retardation) study. ( de Rijke, YB; van Toor, H; Visser, TJ; Visser, WE, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Visser, WE1
de Rijke, YB1
van Toor, H1
Visser, TJ1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Hyperthyroidism

ArticleYear
Thyroid status in a large cohort of patients with mental retardation: the TOP-R (Thyroid Origin of Psychomotor Retardation) study.
    Clinical endocrinology, 2011, Volume: 75, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cohort Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Drug Therapy,

2011