valproic acid has been researched along with Somatoform 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.
Somatoform Disorders: Disorders having the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition but that are not fully explained by another medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder. The MEDICALLY UNEXPLAINED SYMPTOMS must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. In contrast to FACTITIOUS DISORDERS and MALINGERING, the physical symptoms are not under voluntary control. (APA, DSM-V)
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Hlal, H | 1 |
| Barrimi, M | 1 |
| Kettani, N | 1 |
| Rammouz, I | 1 |
| Aalouane, R | 1 |
| Pies, R | 1 |
| Adler, DA | 1 |
| Ehrenberg, BL | 1 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Somatoform Disorders
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
["Factitious disorder and skin picking: Clinical approach". A case report].
Topics: Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Comorbidity; Diagnosis, Differential; Disruptive, Impulse Control, an | 2014 |
Sleep disorders and depression with atypical features: response to valproate.
Topics: Adult; Depressive Disorder; Electroencephalography; Epilepsies, Partial; Female; Humans; Male; Neuro | 1989 |