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valproic acid and Psychoses, Drug

valproic acid has been researched along with Psychoses, Drug in 13 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
"In this preliminary report from a placebo-controlled, double-blind, dose-response study on the use of pergolide mesylate for cocaine dependence in outpatients 8 out of 235 subjects noted adverse events requiring breaking of the blind."2.68Pergolide mesylate. Adverse events occurring in the treatment of cocaine dependence. ( Cochrane, CE; Kajdasz, DK; Malcolm, R; Moore, JW, 1997)
" A final dosage of 60 mg/kg was used."1.32Acute psychosis associated with levetiracetam. ( Karagianni, J; Lazopoulou, D; Michelakou, D; Youroukos, S, 2003)
"Seven patients with refractory seizure disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms believed secondary to felbamate are presented."1.29Neuropsychiatric side effects related to treatment with felbamate. ( Brillman, J; Cavalier, J; Cress, K; Duffy, JD; McConnell, H; Snyder, PJ; Valeriano, J; Weilburg, J, 1996)
"Valproic acid is infrequently used for treatment of psychosis."1.28Neuroleptic-valproic acid combination in treatment of psychotic symptoms: a three-case report. ( Bryant, S; Flack, J; Morrison, P; Wassef, A; Watson, DJ, 1989)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (53.85)18.7374
1990's3 (23.08)18.2507
2000's1 (7.69)29.6817
2010's2 (15.38)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gupta, P1
Tundup, T1
Singh, J1
Deb, KS1
Verma, R1
Kumar, N1
Pope, JD1
Choy, KW1
Drummer, OH1
Schneider, HG1
Youroukos, S1
Lazopoulou, D1
Michelakou, D1
Karagianni, J1
Reynolds, EH1
Parajua, JL1
Goñi, M1
Feijoo, M1
Diehl, LW1
Abbas, A1
Styra, R1
McConnell, H1
Snyder, PJ1
Duffy, JD1
Weilburg, J1
Valeriano, J1
Brillman, J1
Cress, K1
Cavalier, J1
Malcolm, R1
Moore, JW1
Kajdasz, DK1
Cochrane, CE1
Bellmann, MH1
Ross, EM1
McKee, RJ1
Larkin, JG1
Brodie, MJ1
Wassef, A1
Watson, DJ1
Morrison, P1
Bryant, S1
Flack, J1
Shukla, S1
Turner, WJ1
Newman, G1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Dose Response Trial of Pergolide for Cocaine Dependence[NCT00000248]Phase 30 participants Interventional1996-02-29Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Psychoses, Drug

ArticleYear
Mental effects of antiepileptic medication: a review.
    Epilepsia, 1983, Volume: 24 Suppl 2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Attention; Barbiturates; Brain Chemistry; Carbamazepine; Child;

1983

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Psychoses, Drug

ArticleYear
Pergolide mesylate. Adverse events occurring in the treatment of cocaine dependence.
    The American journal on addictions, 1997,Spring, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; Cardiovascular System; Cocaine; Dop

1997

Other Studies

11 other studies available for valproic acid and Psychoses, Drug

ArticleYear
Treatment complexities in psychosis associated with cabergoline treatment in patients having pituitary prolactinomas.
    Asian journal of psychiatry, 2018, Volume: 31

    Topics: Adult; Cabergoline; Dopamine Agonists; Female; GABA Agents; Humans; Pituitary Neoplasms; Prolactinom

2018
Harmala Alkaloids Identify Ayahausca Intoxication in a Urine Drug Screen.
    Journal of analytical toxicology, 2019, May-01, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Banisteriopsis; Chromatography, Liquid; Hallucinogens

2019
Acute psychosis associated with levetiracetam.
    Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape, 2003, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Therapy

2003
[Psychotic behavior induced by valproic acid].
    Medicina clinica, 1984, Nov-03, Volume: 83, Issue:14

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Psychoses, Substance-Induced; Valproic Acid

1984
[Complications of valproic acid therapy: an overview (author's transl)].
    Der Nervenarzt, 1981, Volume: 52, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Child; Coma; Electroence

1981
Valproate prophylaxis against steroid induced psychosis.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 1994, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans

1994
Neuropsychiatric side effects related to treatment with felbamate.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 1996,Summer, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Drug Interactions; Felbamate; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Phenylcarba

1996
Side effects of sodium valproate.
    British medical journal, 1977, Jun-25, Volume: 1, Issue:6077

    Topics: Adolescent; Humans; Male; Psychoses, Substance-Induced; Valerates; Valproic Acid

1977
Acute psychosis with carbamazepine and sodium valproate.
    Lancet (London, England), 1989, Jan-21, Volume: 1, Issue:8630

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Carbamazepine; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsy, Tempora

1989
Neuroleptic-valproic acid combination in treatment of psychotic symptoms: a three-case report.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1989, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Hallucinations; Humans; Male; Middle

1989
Bromocriptine-related psychosis and treatment.
    Biological psychiatry, 1985, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Bromocriptine; Female; Haloperidol; Humans; Pituitary Neoplasms; Prolactin; Psychoses, Substa

1985