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valproic acid and Morbid Obesity

valproic acid has been researched along with Morbid Obesity 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Replacement of phenytoin by valproic acid resulted in a 100-lb weight gain, exacerbation of sleep apnea, and right heart failure."3.73Lethal obesity associated with sodium valproate in a brain-injured patient. ( Althoff, RR; Black, DN; Daye, K; Pelletier, CA, 2005)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Black, DN1
Althoff, RR1
Daye, K1
Pelletier, CA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Morbid Obesity

ArticleYear
Lethal obesity associated with sodium valproate in a brain-injured patient.
    Cognitive and behavioral neurology : official journal of the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology, 2005, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Brain Injuries; Epilepsy; Fatal Outcome; Heart Failure; Humans; Male; Obesit

2005