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valproic acid and Suicidal Ideation

valproic acid has been researched along with Suicidal Ideation in 5 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.

Suicidal Ideation: A risk factor for suicide attempts and completions, it is the most common of all suicidal behavior, but only a minority of ideators engage in overt self-harm.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Yet, migraine by itself is associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior as well as with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders that facilitate the development of suicidal behavior."2.47Are antiepileptic drugs used in the treatment of migraine associated with an increased risk of suicidality? ( Kanner, AM, 2011)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's4 (80.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dervic, K1
Sher, L1
Galfalvy, HC1
Grunebaum, M1
Burke, AK1
Sullivan, G1
Sublette, ME1
Mann, JJ1
Oquendo, MA1
Johnson, B1
Nichols, S1
Kanner, AM1
Estabrook, KR1
Pheister, M1
Swartz, HA1
Fagiolini, A1

Reviews

3 reviews available for valproic acid and Suicidal Ideation

ArticleYear
Crying and suicidal, but not depressed. Pseudobulbar affect in multiple sclerosis successfully treated with valproic acid: Case report and literature review.
    Palliative & supportive care, 2015, Volume: 13, Issue:6

    Topics: Crying; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Multiple Sclerosis; Pseudobulbar Palsy; Suicidal Ideation; Valp

2015
Are antiepileptic drugs used in the treatment of migraine associated with an increased risk of suicidality?
    Current pain and headache reports, 2011, Volume: 15, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug Labeling; Fructose; Gabapentin; gamma-Ami

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

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Suicidal Ideation

ArticleYear
Antisuicidal effect of lithum in bipolar disorder: is there an age-specific effect?
    Journal of affective disorders, 2023, 11-15, Volume: 341

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Bipolar Disorder; Humans; Lithium; Middle Aged; Suicidal Ideation; Valproi

2023

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Suicidal Ideation

ArticleYear
A case of quetiapine XR and divalproex-associated neutropenia followed by successful use of ziprasidone.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2012, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Bipolar Disor

2012