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valproic acid and Phobic Disorders

valproic acid has been researched along with Phobic Disorders 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.

Phobic Disorders: Anxiety disorders in which the essential feature is persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that the individual feels compelled to avoid. The individual recognizes the fear as excessive or unreasonable.

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
Kinrys, G1
Pollack, MH1
Simon, NM1
Worthington, JJ1
Nardi, AE1
Versiani, M1
Jefferson, JW1

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Phobic Disorders

ArticleYear
Valproic acid for the treatment of social anxiety disorder.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Phobic Disorders; Placebos; Severity of

2003

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Phobic Disorders

ArticleYear
Benzodiazepines and anticonvulsants for social phobia (social anxiety disorder).
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2001, Volume: 62 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acetates; Alprazolam; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepines; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clonazepam

2001