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valproic acid and Metabolic Syndrome

valproic acid has been researched along with Metabolic Syndrome in 27 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.

Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of symptoms that are risk factors for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES and TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. The major components of metabolic syndrome include ABDOMINAL OBESITY; atherogenic DYSLIPIDEMIA; HYPERTENSION; HYPERGLYCEMIA; INSULIN RESISTANCE; a proinflammatory state; and a prothrombotic (THROMBOSIS) state.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Patients with bipolar disorder treated with lithium often require additional antipsychotics or anticonvulsants."9.69Lithium plus antipsychotics or anticonvulsants for bipolar disorder: Comparing clinical response and metabolic changes. ( Bowden, CL; Calabrese, JR; Friedman, ES; Fung, V; Iosifescu, DV; Ketter, TA; Kocsis, JH; Köhler-Forsberg, O; McElroy, SL; McInnis, M; Nierenberg, AA; Ostacher, MJ; Shelton, RC; Sylvia, LG; Thase, M; Tohen, M, 2023)
"In the last years, a growing body of literature indicates an association between valproic acid therapy and weight gain."8.87Weight gain following treatment with valproic acid: pathogenetic mechanisms and clinical implications. ( Chiarelli, F; Coppola, G; D'Egidio, C; Mohn, A; Verrotti, A, 2011)
"Evaluation of biochemical derangements related to metabolic syndrome in epileptic patients on treatment with Valproic acid."7.88Biochemical derangements related to metabolic syndrome in epileptic patients on treatment with valproic acid. ( Bobby, Z; Nisha, Y; Wadwekar, V, 2018)
" The aim of this study was to determine the influence of valproic acid (VPA) treatment on adiponectin, leptin levels and oxidative stress in bipolar disorder (BD)."7.85Evaluation of adiponectin and leptin levels and oxidative stress in bipolar disorder patients with metabolic syndrome treated by valproic acid. ( Akgün, S; Kahraman, A; Köken, T, 2017)
"The aim of this study was to compare the risk of metabolic syndrome (MS) and evaluate related factors for MS among people with epilepsy treated with valproate (VPA) or carbamazepine (CBZ)."7.83Metabolic syndrome and anticonvulsants: A comparative study of valproic acid and carbamazepine. ( Haldre, S; Kõks, S; Rakitin, A, 2016)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is a useful antiepileptic drug for controlling different types of epilepsy."7.81[The prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome in paediatric patients with epilepsy treated in monotherapy with valproic acid]. ( Carmona-Vazquez, CR; Diaz-Garcia, L; Greenawalt, SR; Pena-Landin, DM; Ruiz-Garcia, M, 2015)
"Patients with bipolar disorder treated with lithium often require additional antipsychotics or anticonvulsants."5.69Lithium plus antipsychotics or anticonvulsants for bipolar disorder: Comparing clinical response and metabolic changes. ( Bowden, CL; Calabrese, JR; Friedman, ES; Fung, V; Iosifescu, DV; Ketter, TA; Kocsis, JH; Köhler-Forsberg, O; McElroy, SL; McInnis, M; Nierenberg, AA; Ostacher, MJ; Shelton, RC; Sylvia, LG; Thase, M; Tohen, M, 2023)
"Aripiprazole plus a mood stabilizer has minimal impact on metabolic changes in predominantly overweight/obese BPD patients over a 52-week period."5.17Investigation into the long-term metabolic effects of aripiprazole adjunctive to lithium, valproate, or lamotrigine. ( Baker, RA; Carlson, BX; De Hert, M; Eudicone, JM; Fyans, P; Kemp, DE; Marler, SV; Rahman, Z, 2013)
" VPA-induced weight gain seems to be associated with many metabolic disturbances; the most frequent are hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, hyperleptinemia and leptin resistance."4.89Metabolic and endocrine effects of valproic acid chronic treatment. ( Belcastro, V; D'Egidio, C; Striano, P; Verrotti, A, 2013)
"In the last years, a growing body of literature indicates an association between valproic acid therapy and weight gain."4.87Weight gain following treatment with valproic acid: pathogenetic mechanisms and clinical implications. ( Chiarelli, F; Coppola, G; D'Egidio, C; Mohn, A; Verrotti, A, 2011)
"Valproic acid (2-n-propylpentanoic acid, VPA) is well-established as a mood-stabilizer for bipolar disorder, in addition to its application as a treatment in neurological disorders such as epilepsy, migraine headaches, and chronic neuropathic pain."4.84Valproate and neuroendocrine changes in relation to women treated for epilepsy and bipolar disorder: a review. ( Rasgon, NL; Reynolds, MF; Sisk, EC, 2007)
"Evaluation of biochemical derangements related to metabolic syndrome in epileptic patients on treatment with Valproic acid."3.88Biochemical derangements related to metabolic syndrome in epileptic patients on treatment with valproic acid. ( Bobby, Z; Nisha, Y; Wadwekar, V, 2018)
" The aim of this study was to determine the influence of valproic acid (VPA) treatment on adiponectin, leptin levels and oxidative stress in bipolar disorder (BD)."3.85Evaluation of adiponectin and leptin levels and oxidative stress in bipolar disorder patients with metabolic syndrome treated by valproic acid. ( Akgün, S; Kahraman, A; Köken, T, 2017)
"The aim of this study was to compare the risk of metabolic syndrome (MS) and evaluate related factors for MS among people with epilepsy treated with valproate (VPA) or carbamazepine (CBZ)."3.83Metabolic syndrome and anticonvulsants: A comparative study of valproic acid and carbamazepine. ( Haldre, S; Kõks, S; Rakitin, A, 2016)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is a useful antiepileptic drug for controlling different types of epilepsy."3.81[The prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome in paediatric patients with epilepsy treated in monotherapy with valproic acid]. ( Carmona-Vazquez, CR; Diaz-Garcia, L; Greenawalt, SR; Pena-Landin, DM; Ruiz-Garcia, M, 2015)
"Our study was carried out to ascertain the role of valproic acid for inducing metabolic disorders like hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome."3.77Fasting insulin and HOMA-index changes in patients treated with valproic acid. ( Javashvili, L; Kasradze, S; Mania, M; Okujava, N, 2011)
"Metabolic syndrome was more frequent in patients with epilepsy compared with healthy participants (32."1.56Metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome among patients with epilepsy on monotherapy. ( Ataklı, D; Balçık, ZE; Baslo, SA; Öztürk, O; Söylemez, E, 2020)
"73) in VPA-treated patients, but there were no associations with the VPA dosage or the homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index."1.40Comparison of the metabolic syndrome risk in valproate-treated patients with epilepsy and the general population in Estonia. ( Eglit, T; Haldre, S; Kõks, S; Lember, M; Rakitin, A, 2014)
"Metabolic syndrome was more frequently associated with VPA-treated patients (41."1.34Metabolic and hormonal disturbances in women with epilepsy on antiepileptic drug monotherapy. ( Kim, JY; Lee, HW, 2007)
"Weight gain is a known side effect of valproate (VPA) therapy, which is associated with hyperinsulinemia and polycystic ovary-like syndrome and unfavorable lipid changes in women."1.33Insulin-related metabolic changes during treatment with valproate in patients with epilepsy. ( Isojärvi, J; Knip, M; Pakarinen, A; Pylvänen, V, 2006)

Research

Studies (27)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's6 (22.22)29.6817
2010's17 (62.96)24.3611
2020's4 (14.81)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Marjani, M1
Dolab, N1
Kamkar, MZ1
Amiriani, T1
Yuzugulen, J1
Marjani, A1
Chang, CC1
Chen, PS5
Lin, JR1
Chen, YA1
Liu, CS1
Lin, TT1
Chang, HH3
Köhler-Forsberg, O1
Sylvia, LG1
Thase, M1
Calabrese, JR1
Tohen, M1
Bowden, CL1
McInnis, M1
Iosifescu, DV1
Kocsis, JH1
Friedman, ES1
Ketter, TA1
McElroy, SL1
Shelton, RC1
Fung, V1
Ostacher, MJ1
Nierenberg, AA1
Söylemez, E1
Öztürk, O1
Baslo, SA1
Balçık, ZE1
Ataklı, D1
Holder, SD1
Akgün, S1
Köken, T1
Kahraman, A1
Nisha, Y1
Bobby, Z1
Wadwekar, V1
Belcastro, V1
D'Egidio, C2
Striano, P1
Verrotti, A3
Rakitin, A2
Eglit, T1
Kõks, S2
Lember, M1
Haldre, S2
Lee, SY2
Chen, SL2
Chang, YH2
Huang, SY3
Tzeng, NS3
Wang, CL1
Wang, LJ2
Lee, IH2
Wang, TY2
Chen, KC2
Yang, YK4
Hong, JS2
Lu, RB5
Carmona-Vazquez, CR1
Ruiz-Garcia, M1
Pena-Landin, DM1
Diaz-Garcia, L1
Greenawalt, SR1
Chang, TT1
Chu, CH1
Chen, SH1
Li, CL1
Chung, YL1
Hsieh, TH1
Elmslie, JL1
Porter, RJ1
Joyce, PR1
Hunt, PJ1
Shand, BI1
Scott, RS1
Chou, CH1
Gean, PW2
Huang, HC2
Lin, CY1
Manco, R1
Agostinelli, S1
Coppola, G2
Chiarelli, F2
Mohn, A1
Mania, M1
Javashvili, L1
Kasradze, S1
Okujava, N1
Fang, J1
Chen, S1
Tong, N1
Chen, L1
An, D1
Mu, J1
Zhou, D1
Hung Chi, M1
Hua Chang, H1
Chou, KR1
Chun Tsai, H1
Kuang Yang, Y1
See Chen, P1
Kemp, DE1
De Hert, M1
Rahman, Z1
Fyans, P1
Eudicone, JM1
Marler, SV1
Baker, RA1
Carlson, BX1
Swartz, HA1
Fagiolini, A1
Pylvänen, V1
Pakarinen, A1
Knip, M1
Isojärvi, J1
Yumru, M1
Savas, HA1
Kurt, E1
Kaya, MC1
Selek, S1
Savas, E1
Oral, ET1
Atagun, I1
Kim, JY1
Lee, HW1
Reynolds, MF1
Sisk, EC1
Rasgon, NL1

Reviews

5 reviews available for valproic acid and Metabolic Syndrome

ArticleYear
Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders: Bipolar Disorder.
    FP essentials, 2017, Volume: 455

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chronic Pain; Comorbidity; Family Pract

2017
Metabolic and endocrine effects of valproic acid chronic treatment.
    Epilepsy research, 2013, Volume: 107, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Humans; Hyperinsulinism; Insulin Resistance; Leptin; Metabolic Syndrome;

2013
Weight gain following treatment with valproic acid: pathogenetic mechanisms and clinical implications.
    Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 2011, Volume: 12, Issue:5

    Topics: Androgens; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Male; Metabolic Syndrome;

2011
Cardiovascular disease and bipolar disorder: risk and clinical implications.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2012, Volume: 73, Issue:12

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Cardiovascular Diseases;

2012
Valproate and neuroendocrine changes in relation to women treated for epilepsy and bipolar disorder: a review.
    Current medicinal chemistry, 2007, Volume: 14, Issue:26

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Contraceptives, Oral; Epilepsy; Female; Hormone

2007

Trials

4 trials available for valproic acid and Metabolic Syndrome

ArticleYear
Lithium plus antipsychotics or anticonvulsants for bipolar disorder: Comparing clinical response and metabolic changes.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2023, Volume: 57, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Drug Therapy, Comb

2023
Correlation of plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor and metabolic profiles in drug-naïve patients with bipolar II disorder after a twelve-week pharmacological intervention.
    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2015, Volume: 131, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Cholesterol; Fe

2015
The DRD3 Ser9Gly Polymorphism Predicted Metabolic Change in Drug-Naive Patients With Bipolar II Disorder.
    Medicine, 2016, Volume: 95, Issue:24

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; DNA; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Female; GABA Agents; G

2016
Investigation into the long-term metabolic effects of aripiprazole adjunctive to lithium, valproate, or lamotrigine.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2013, May-15, Volume: 148, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Aripiprazole; Bipolar Disorder; Body Weight; Double-Blind Method; Drug

2013

Other Studies

18 other studies available for valproic acid and Metabolic Syndrome

ArticleYear
Gender and Body Mass Index-Related Serum Level of Adipokines and Metabolic Syndrome Components in Bipolar Patients Who Received Lithium and Valproic Acid.
    Metabolic syndrome and related disorders, 2022, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adipokines; Adiponectin; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Cholesterol, HDL; Female; Humans; Leptin

2022
Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number Is Associated With Treatment Response and Cognitive Function in Euthymic Bipolar Patients Receiving Valproate.
    The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology, 2022, 08-04, Volume: 25, Issue:7

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; Cognition; DNA Copy Number Variations; DNA, Mitochondrial; Humans; Metabolic Syndr

2022
Metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome among patients with epilepsy on monotherapy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2020, Volume: 111

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Epilepsy; Female;

2020
Evaluation of adiponectin and leptin levels and oxidative stress in bipolar disorder patients with metabolic syndrome treated by valproic acid.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2017, Volume: 31, Issue:11

    Topics: Adiponectin; Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Humans; Leptin; Male; Metabolic Syndrome; Middle Aged; Oxidati

2017
Biochemical derangements related to metabolic syndrome in epileptic patients on treatment with valproic acid.
    Seizure, 2018, Volume: 60

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Biomarkers; Body Mass Index; Cholesterol; Cross-Sectional Studie

2018
Comparison of the metabolic syndrome risk in valproate-treated patients with epilepsy and the general population in Estonia.
    PloS one, 2014, Volume: 9, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Case-Control Studies; Epilepsy; Estonia; Female; Humans; Male; Metabolic Syn

2014
[The prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome in paediatric patients with epilepsy treated in monotherapy with valproic acid].
    Revista de neurologia, 2015, Sep-01, Volume: 61, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Metabol

2015
Metabolic syndrome and anticonvulsants: A comparative study of valproic acid and carbamazepine.
    Seizure, 2016, Volume: 38

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Metabolic Syndrome; Mid

2016
Comparison of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and adiponectin in overweight bipolar patients taking sodium valproate and controls.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 43, Issue:1

    Topics: Adiponectin; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Comorb

2009
High prevalence of metabolic disturbances in patients with bipolar disorder in Taiwan.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2009, Volume: 117, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Blood Glucose

2009
The metabolic syndrome in overweight epileptic patients treated with valproic acid.
    Epilepsia, 2010, Volume: 51, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Cardiovascular Diseases; Child; Comorbidity; Dyslipide

2010
The role of valproate in metabolic disturbances in bipolar disorder patients.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2010, Volume: 124, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Cholesterol, HDL; Choleste

2010
Fasting insulin and HOMA-index changes in patients treated with valproic acid.
    Georgian medical news, 2011, Issue:199

    Topics: Adult; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; C-Peptide; Carbamazepine; Cholesterol, HDL; Epilepsy; Female;

2011
Metabolic syndrome among Chinese obese patients with epilepsy on sodium valproate.
    Seizure, 2012, Volume: 21, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Asian People; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Metabolic Syndrome

2012
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in drug-naïve bipolar II disorder patients before and after twelve week pharmacological intervention.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2013, Mar-20, Volume: 146, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Men

2013
Insulin-related metabolic changes during treatment with valproate in patients with epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2006, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperinsulinism; Insulin; Lipopro

2006
Atypical antipsychotics related metabolic syndrome in bipolar patients.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2007, Volume: 98, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Carbama

2007
Metabolic and hormonal disturbances in women with epilepsy on antiepileptic drug monotherapy.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Carbamazepine; Comorbidity; Epil

2007