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valproic acid and Hypotension, Orthostatic

valproic acid has been researched along with Hypotension, Orthostatic in 2 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.

Hypotension, Orthostatic: A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Primary Sjogren syndrome is considered as the most frequent connective tissue disease."1.33[Sjögren's syndrome with autonomic failure and epilepsy]. ( Attout, H; Guez, S; Martre, A; Series, C, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Langosch, JM1
Drieling, T1
Biedermann, NC1
Born, C1
Sasse, J1
Bauer, H1
Walden, J1
Bauer, M1
Grunze, H1
Attout, H1
Martre, A1
Guez, S1
Series, C1

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Efficacy of quetiapine monotherapy in rapid-cycling bipolar disorder in comparison with sodium valproate.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Dibenzothiazepines; Female; Humans; Hypotension

2008

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
[Sjögren's syndrome with autonomic failure and epilepsy].
    La Revue de medecine interne, 2005, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anticonvulsants; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Electromyography

2005