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valproic acid and Weight Gain

valproic acid has been researched along with Weight Gain in 98 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.

Weight Gain: Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight.

Research Excerpts

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"We have analyzed the records retrospectively and interviewed 70 adult patients attending an epilepsy clinic on VPA mono- or polytherapy followed over a median of 27 months (range 3-189), as well as 20 patients on carbamazepine (CBZ) monotherapy."9.08Weight gain in epileptic patients during treatment with valproic acid: a retrospective study. ( Corman, CL; Guberman, AH; Leung, NM, 1997)
" This paper presents an analysis of body weight data gathered during a randomized trial comparing valproate with carbamazepine in 260 children aged 4-15 years with newly-diagnosed epilepsy."9.08Weight gain with valproate or carbamazepine--a reappraisal. ( Easter, D; O'Bryan-Tear, CG; Verity, C, 1997)
"In the last years, a growing body of literature indicates an association between valproic acid therapy and weight gain."8.87Weight gain following treatment with valproic acid: pathogenetic mechanisms and clinical implications. ( Chiarelli, F; Coppola, G; D'Egidio, C; Mohn, A; Verrotti, A, 2011)
"To study the association between CYP2C19*2 (681 G > A) and UGT1A6*2 (552A > C) polymorphisms on Valproic acid (VPA)-induced weight gain in People with epilepsy (PWE)."8.02CYP2C19 & UGT1A6 genetic polymorphisms and the impact on Valproic acid-induced weight gain in people with epilepsy: Prospective genetic association study. ( Kamalanathan, S; Kesavan, R; Mani, B; Nair, PP; Narayan, SK; Sekhar, A, 2021)
" We attempted to investigate the influence of CYP2C19 polymorphisms on valproic acid (VPA)-induced weight gain."7.83Cytochrome P450 2C19 polymorphisms and valproic acid-induced weight gain. ( Ishitsu, T; Kajiwara, A; Nakagawa, K; Noai, M; Oniki, K; Saruwatari, J; Soraoka, H; Tanamachi, Y, 2016)
"Studies of the effect of oxcarbazepine (OXC) on body growth of children with epilepsy are rare and their results are controversial."7.83Weight gain in children on oxcarbazepine monotherapy. ( Attilakos, A; Garoufi, A; Katsarou, E; Koemtzidou, E; Kossiva, L; Soldatou, A; Tsentidis, C; Vartzelis, G, 2016)
"Weight gain is the most frequent adverse effect of valproic acid (VPA) treatment, resulting in poor compliance and many endocrine disturbances."7.81Association of LEPR and ANKK1 Gene Polymorphisms with Weight Gain in Epilepsy Patients Receiving Valproic Acid. ( Chen, X; Chen, Z; Hou, X; Huang, M; Li, H; Li, J; Ni, G; Su, Q; Wang, X; Xie, W; Xin, S; Zhou, L; Zhou, Y, 2015)
" The aim of the present study was to determine whether VPA therapy affects leptin and AP circulating levels in prepubertal girls with epilepsy."7.77Circulating levels of allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid, and leptin during treatment with valproic acid in children with epilepsy. ( Balestri, P; Barlocco, EG; Casarosa, E; Grosso, S; Luisi, S; Matera, M; Mostardini, R; Petraglia, F, 2011)
"We evaluated the serum leptin and insulin as predictors of weight gain in children receiving long-term treatment with valproate (VPA), carbamazepine (CBZ), lamotrigine (LTG)."7.75States of serum leptin and insulin in children with epilepsy: risk predictors of weight gain. ( Fida, NM; Hamed, EA; Hamed, SA, 2009)
"Valproic acid-associated weight gain may occur in young children."7.75Body mass index and serum lipid changes during treatment with valproic acid in children with epilepsy. ( Balestri, P; Grosso, S; Mostardini, R; Piccini, B, 2009)
" This retrospective study of children with epilepsy, aged <12 years at enrollment, examined weight gain associated with valproic acid or carbamazepine monotherapy."7.74Lack of valproic acid-associated weight gain in prepubertal children. ( Baumann, RJ; Espinosa, PS; Mendiondo, MS; Robertson, WC; Salazar, JC; Yu, L, 2008)
"This retrospective study examined adjunct divalproex (N = 15) or lithium (N = 9) in treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients added to clozapine and compared to clozapine monotherapy (N = 25)."7.73Adjunct divalproex or lithium to clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. ( Conley, RR; Feldman, S; Kelly, DL; McMahon, RP; Richardson, CM; Yu, Y, 2006)
"This open-label, cross-sectional study compared (1) endocrine and lipid measures during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle; (2) prevalence of menstrual disorders (from patient diaries recorded over three cycles); and (3) body weight of women with epilepsy on lamotrigine monotherapy (n=119) with those on valproate monotherapy (n=103) for <5 years."7.72Higher androgens and weight gain with valproate compared with lamotrigine for epilepsy. ( Ayala, R; Dam, M; Gomez, G; Isojärvi, J; Messenheimer, J; Morrell, MJ; O'Neill, F; Taylor, AE; Tennis, P, 2003)
"To investigate the possible role of valproic acid therapy in the development of the weight gain and hyperinsulinemia of epileptic patients."7.72[Insulin resistance in epileptic patients during treatment of valproic acid]. ( Bao, YY; Chen, Z; Ding, MP; Liu, ZR; Xu, LL, 2004)
"Valproic acid is effective for treatment of many types of epilepsy, but its use in epileptic patients can be associated with an increase in body weight that could interfere with treatment compliance."7.71Insulin resistance in epileptic girls who gain weight after therapy with valproic acid. ( Basciani, F; Chiarelli, F; De Simone, M; Morgese, G; Trotta, D; Verrotti, A, 2002)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiepileptic drug, used for focal and generalized seizure."5.72The impact of valproic acid treatment on weight gain in pediatric patients with epilepsy. ( Battaglia, D; Blasi, V; DI Ruscio, F; Ferrara, P; Gatto, A, 2022)
"Quercetin (50 mg/kg) was administered orally to the animals from gestational days 6."5.56Quercetin prevents alterations of behavioral parameters, delta-aminolevulinic dehydratase activity, and oxidative damage in brain of rats in a prenatal model of autism. ( Baldissarelli, J; de Mattos, BDS; de Souza, AA; Gamaro, GD; Pedra, NS; Soares, MSP; Spanevello, RM; Spohr, L; Stefanello, FM; Teixeira, FC, 2020)
"Autism is a severe behavioral disorder characterized by pervasive impairments in social interactions, deficits in verbal and nonverbal communication, and stereotyped, repetitive patterns of behaviors and interests."5.33Behavioral alterations in rats prenatally exposed to valproic acid: animal model of autism. ( Przewłocki, R; Schneider, T, 2005)
" Valproic acid appears to be use cautionally in obese females with epilepsy."5.24Evaluate the effects of long-term valproic acid treatment on metabolic profiles in newly diagnosed or untreated female epileptic patients: A prospective study. ( Sadhotra, A; Sidhu, HS; Srinivas, R, 2017)
" Weight gain is a significant side effect of valproic acid, which has not been clearly identified pathogenetically."5.12The role of ghrelin in weight gain and growth in epileptic children using valproate. ( Akinci, A; Gungor, S; Ozerol, IH; Tabel, Y; Yologlu, S; Yücel, G, 2007)
"A significant weight gain and increase in serum leptin levels in the course of antiepileptic treatment with valproic acid (VPA) has been described in several clinical studies."5.10Increase in postprandial serum insulin levels in epileptic patients with valproic acid therapy. ( Abraham, I; Bauer, G; Hoppichler, F; Lechleitner, M; Luef, G; Trinka, E; Unterberger, I, 2002)
" This paper presents an analysis of body weight data gathered during a randomized trial comparing valproate with carbamazepine in 260 children aged 4-15 years with newly-diagnosed epilepsy."5.08Weight gain with valproate or carbamazepine--a reappraisal. ( Easter, D; O'Bryan-Tear, CG; Verity, C, 1997)
"We have analyzed the records retrospectively and interviewed 70 adult patients attending an epilepsy clinic on VPA mono- or polytherapy followed over a median of 27 months (range 3-189), as well as 20 patients on carbamazepine (CBZ) monotherapy."5.08Weight gain in epileptic patients during treatment with valproic acid: a retrospective study. ( Corman, CL; Guberman, AH; Leung, NM, 1997)
" VPA-induced weight gain seems to be associated with many metabolic disturbances; the most frequent are hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, hyperleptinemia and leptin resistance."4.89Metabolic and endocrine effects of valproic acid chronic treatment. ( Belcastro, V; D'Egidio, C; Striano, P; Verrotti, A, 2013)
"In the last years, a growing body of literature indicates an association between valproic acid therapy and weight gain."4.87Weight gain following treatment with valproic acid: pathogenetic mechanisms and clinical implications. ( Chiarelli, F; Coppola, G; D'Egidio, C; Mohn, A; Verrotti, A, 2011)
"Valproic acid (VPA), a widely used antiepileptic drug, has broad-spectrum activity against both generalized and partial epilepsy."4.85Valproate-induced insulin resistance and obesity in children. ( Chiarelli, F; la Torre, R; Mohn, A; Trotta, D; Verrotti, A, 2009)
"Valproic acid (2-n-propylpentanoic acid, VPA) is well-established as a mood-stabilizer for bipolar disorder, in addition to its application as a treatment in neurological disorders such as epilepsy, migraine headaches, and chronic neuropathic pain."4.84Valproate and neuroendocrine changes in relation to women treated for epilepsy and bipolar disorder: a review. ( Rasgon, NL; Reynolds, MF; Sisk, EC, 2007)
" Weight gain and pharmacokinetic interaction with lamotrigine are perhaps the most consistent problems in use."4.82Valproate. ( Bowden, CL, 2003)
"Although monotherapy with lithium or divalproex is the recommended initial therapy for bipolar disorder, these agents are associated with prolonged favorable outcomes in only 30% of patients."4.82Atypical antipsychotic augmentation of mood stabilizer therapy in bipolar disorder. ( Bowden, CL, 2005)
" This reveals that the atypical antipsychotics are most likely to induce weight gain, in particular clozapine and olanzapine."4.82[Psychotropics and weight gain]. ( Bryois, Ch; Sahli, Ch, 2004)
"To study the association between CYP2C19*2 (681 G > A) and UGT1A6*2 (552A > C) polymorphisms on Valproic acid (VPA)-induced weight gain in People with epilepsy (PWE)."4.02CYP2C19 & UGT1A6 genetic polymorphisms and the impact on Valproic acid-induced weight gain in people with epilepsy: Prospective genetic association study. ( Kamalanathan, S; Kesavan, R; Mani, B; Nair, PP; Narayan, SK; Sekhar, A, 2021)
"Studies of the effect of oxcarbazepine (OXC) on body growth of children with epilepsy are rare and their results are controversial."3.83Weight gain in children on oxcarbazepine monotherapy. ( Attilakos, A; Garoufi, A; Katsarou, E; Koemtzidou, E; Kossiva, L; Soldatou, A; Tsentidis, C; Vartzelis, G, 2016)
" We attempted to investigate the influence of CYP2C19 polymorphisms on valproic acid (VPA)-induced weight gain."3.83Cytochrome P450 2C19 polymorphisms and valproic acid-induced weight gain. ( Ishitsu, T; Kajiwara, A; Nakagawa, K; Noai, M; Oniki, K; Saruwatari, J; Soraoka, H; Tanamachi, Y, 2016)
"Weight gain is the most frequent adverse effect of valproic acid (VPA) treatment, resulting in poor compliance and many endocrine disturbances."3.81Association of LEPR and ANKK1 Gene Polymorphisms with Weight Gain in Epilepsy Patients Receiving Valproic Acid. ( Chen, X; Chen, Z; Hou, X; Huang, M; Li, H; Li, J; Ni, G; Su, Q; Wang, X; Xie, W; Xin, S; Zhou, L; Zhou, Y, 2015)
" The aim of the present study was to determine whether VPA therapy affects leptin and AP circulating levels in prepubertal girls with epilepsy."3.77Circulating levels of allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid, and leptin during treatment with valproic acid in children with epilepsy. ( Balestri, P; Barlocco, EG; Casarosa, E; Grosso, S; Luisi, S; Matera, M; Mostardini, R; Petraglia, F, 2011)
"Increased serum levels of leptin, NPY and galanin play an important role in VPA-associated weight gain in children."3.77Serum insulin, cortisol, leptin, neuropeptide Y, galanin and ghrelin levels in epileptic children receiving valproate. ( Camurdan, O; Cansu, A; Cinaz, P; Hırfanoğlu, T; Serdaroglu, A, 2011)
"This study was undertaken in 2 parts to investigate the relationship between body size and insulin resistance during treatment with valproic acid in children."3.76Weight gain and insulin resistance in children treated with valproate: the influence of time. ( Chiarelli, F; Chiavaroli, V; de Giorgis, T; Giannini, C; Masuccio, F; Mohn, A; Verrotti, A, 2010)
"We evaluated the serum leptin and insulin as predictors of weight gain in children receiving long-term treatment with valproate (VPA), carbamazepine (CBZ), lamotrigine (LTG)."3.75States of serum leptin and insulin in children with epilepsy: risk predictors of weight gain. ( Fida, NM; Hamed, EA; Hamed, SA, 2009)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is effective for the treatment of many types of epilepsy, but its use can be associated with an increase in body weight."3.75Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease during valproate therapy. ( Chiarelli, F; Di Marco, G; la Torre, R; Pelliccia, P; Verrotti, A, 2009)
"Valproic acid-associated weight gain may occur in young children."3.75Body mass index and serum lipid changes during treatment with valproic acid in children with epilepsy. ( Balestri, P; Grosso, S; Mostardini, R; Piccini, B, 2009)
"Chronic antiepileptic therapy with valproic acid (VPA) is associated with increased body weight and insulin resistance in adults and children."3.74Adiponectin and visfatin concentrations in children treated with valproic acid. ( Ebenbichler, CF; Ernst, B; Haberlandt, E; Hoppichler, F; Karall, D; Luef, G; Rauchenzauner, M; Rostasy, K; Scholl-Bürgi, S, 2008)
"To compare the incidence and magnitude of weight gain associated with valproic acid (VPA) monotherapy in male and female epilepsy patients and to determine possible gender-specific differences in frequency of carbohydrate craving, body-composition, glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism."3.74Valproate, weight gain and carbohydrate craving: a gender study. ( Bauer, G; El-Khatib, F; Hoppichler, F; Lechleitner, M; Luef, GJ; Naser, A; Rauchenzauner, M; Trinka, E; Unterberger, I; Waldmann, M, 2007)
" This retrospective study of children with epilepsy, aged <12 years at enrollment, examined weight gain associated with valproic acid or carbamazepine monotherapy."3.74Lack of valproic acid-associated weight gain in prepubertal children. ( Baumann, RJ; Espinosa, PS; Mendiondo, MS; Robertson, WC; Salazar, JC; Yu, L, 2008)
"This retrospective study examined adjunct divalproex (N = 15) or lithium (N = 9) in treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients added to clozapine and compared to clozapine monotherapy (N = 25)."3.73Adjunct divalproex or lithium to clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. ( Conley, RR; Feldman, S; Kelly, DL; McMahon, RP; Richardson, CM; Yu, Y, 2006)
"This open-label, cross-sectional study compared (1) endocrine and lipid measures during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle; (2) prevalence of menstrual disorders (from patient diaries recorded over three cycles); and (3) body weight of women with epilepsy on lamotrigine monotherapy (n=119) with those on valproate monotherapy (n=103) for <5 years."3.72Higher androgens and weight gain with valproate compared with lamotrigine for epilepsy. ( Ayala, R; Dam, M; Gomez, G; Isojärvi, J; Messenheimer, J; Morrell, MJ; O'Neill, F; Taylor, AE; Tennis, P, 2003)
"To investigate the possible role of valproic acid therapy in the development of the weight gain and hyperinsulinemia of epileptic patients."3.72[Insulin resistance in epileptic patients during treatment of valproic acid]. ( Bao, YY; Chen, Z; Ding, MP; Liu, ZR; Xu, LL, 2004)
"Valproic acid is effective for treatment of many types of epilepsy, but its use in epileptic patients can be associated with an increase in body weight that could interfere with treatment compliance."3.71Insulin resistance in epileptic girls who gain weight after therapy with valproic acid. ( Basciani, F; Chiarelli, F; De Simone, M; Morgese, G; Trotta, D; Verrotti, A, 2002)
"In this experiment, we studied the effect of valproate (VPA) on weight gain, and serum leptin levels in prepubertal epileptic children receiving VPA."3.71Does long-term use of valproate cause weight gain in prepubertal epileptic children? ( Berberoğlu, M; Caksen, H; Deda, G, 2002)
"Weight gain has been recognized as an adverse effect of valproic acid therapy, but there are are no data about serum leptin levels in patients receiving this drug."3.70Serum leptin changes in epileptic patients who gain weight after therapy with valproic acid. ( Basciani, F; Chiarelli, F; de Martino, M; Morgese, G; Morresi, S; Verrotti, A, 1999)
"We report on three cases of acutely manic prepubertal children diagnosed with bipolar disorder who were treated with olanzapine in addition to their existing mood stabilizer regimens."3.70Mood stabilizer augmentation with olanzapine in acutely manic children. ( Chang, KD; Ketter, TA, 2000)
" An association between weight gain, obstructive sleep apnea, and lithium treatment is also illustrated."3.68Four cases of obstructive sleep apnea associated with treatment-resistant mania. ( Alpert, JE; Frankenburg, FR; Hudson, JI; Keck, PE; Strakowski, SM; Teschke, GC; Tohen, M; Wilson, DR, 1991)
"Hazard ratios (HR) for time to recurrence were longer for quetiapine plus lithium/divalproex than placebo plus lithium/divalproex for mixed (HR=0."2.77Long-term efficacy of quetiapine in combination with lithium or divalproex on mixed symptoms in bipolar I disorder. ( Ekholm, B; Gustafsson, U; Suppes, T; Udd, M; Vieta, E, 2012)
"Olanzapine-treated patients had significantly greater increases in weight and in glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, uric acid, and prolactin levels than divalproex-treated patients."2.73Olanzapine versus divalproex versus placebo in the treatment of mild to moderate mania: a randomized, 12-week, double-blind study. ( Aaronson, ST; Amsterdam, JD; Banov, M; Bardenstein, L; Bowden, C; Goodwin, GM; Grecu-Gabos, I; Kryzhanovskaya, L; Oliff, HS; Prelipceanu, D; Shekhar, A; Sun, B; Tochilov, V; Tohen, M; Vieta, E, 2008)
" Dosing of VPA-ER either once-daily or twice-daily is acceptable."2.72Conversion from delayed-release sodium valproate to extended-release sodium valproate: initial results and long-term follow-up. ( Lehman, EB; McCabe, PH; McNew, CD; Michel, NC, 2006)
"Weight gain is a common side effect of valproate treatment."2.71Serum insulin, leptin, and neuropeptide y levels in epileptic children treated with valproate. ( Aydin, K; Bideci, A; Gucuyener, K; Okuyaz, C; Serdaroglu, A, 2005)
"Mean weight gain was 10."2.70Quetiapine alone and added to a mood stabilizer for serious mood disorders. ( Bingham, CR; Brescan, DW; DiGiovanni, SK; Hattab, H; Perez, DE; Ray, JB; Sajatovic, M, 2001)
"There was no significant difference in seizure frequency between the two doses."2.69Valproate as monotherapy for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: dose-effect study. ( Lundkvist, B; Sundqvist, A; Tomson, T, 1998)
"Weight gain is a common side effect of valproate treatment."2.69Weight gain associated with valproate in childhood. ( Aysun, S; Demir, E, 2000)
"Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a common idiopathic generalized epileptic syndrome that includes generalized myoclonic seizures and commonly generalized tonic-clonic and generalized absence seizures."2.45The first line of therapy in a girl with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: should it be valproate or a new agent? ( Abou-Khalil, B; Montouris, G, 2009)
"Clinicians and caregivers need to be aware of potential endocrine and metabolic adverse effects of psychiatric medications."2.43Endocrine and metabolic adverse effects of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents. ( Carlson, HE; Correll, CU, 2006)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiepileptic drug, used for focal and generalized seizure."1.72The impact of valproic acid treatment on weight gain in pediatric patients with epilepsy. ( Battaglia, D; Blasi, V; DI Ruscio, F; Ferrara, P; Gatto, A, 2022)
"Weight gain is the one of the most important factors which increases global burden of psychiatric disorder."1.72Increased growth hormone secretagogue receptor-1a (GHSR-1a) in hypothalamus during olanzapine treatment in rats. ( Altunkaynak, Z; Bilgici, B; Gümrükçüoğlu, Tİ; Karaustaoğlu, A; Tunçel, ÖK, 2022)
"Quercetin (50 mg/kg) was administered orally to the animals from gestational days 6."1.56Quercetin prevents alterations of behavioral parameters, delta-aminolevulinic dehydratase activity, and oxidative damage in brain of rats in a prenatal model of autism. ( Baldissarelli, J; de Mattos, BDS; de Souza, AA; Gamaro, GD; Pedra, NS; Soares, MSP; Spanevello, RM; Spohr, L; Stefanello, FM; Teixeira, FC, 2020)
" absence of OLZ/SAM, were within the equivalence interval of 80-125% for both maximum plasma concentration and area under the plasma concentration-time curve over a 12-h dosing interval of lithium and of valproate."1.56Combination of Olanzapine and Samidorphan Has No Clinically Significant Effect on the Pharmacokinetics of Lithium or Valproate. ( Graham, C; Sun, L; von Moltke, L; Yagoda, S; Yao, B, 2020)
"Although some drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy are known to affect body weight, the hormonal factors responsible have not been sufficiently described."1.48The effects of valproate and topiramate use on serum insulin, leptin, neuropeptide Y and ghrelin levels in epileptic children. ( Alver, A; Cansu, A; Çiçek, NP; Kamaşak, T; Okten, A; Serin, M, 2018)
" Cosmetic side effects leading to dosage change or discontinuation occurred most frequently with pregabalin and valproic acid compared with all other AEDs (13."1.42Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. ( Buchsbaum, R; Chen, B; Choi, H; Detyniecki, K; Hirsch, LJ; Javed, A; Kato, K; Legge, A; Moeller, J, 2015)
"Valproic acid was found to have a significant impact on the worsening of BMI from overweight to obesity (P<0."1.40The use of psychiatric drugs and worsening body mass index among inpatients with schizophrenia. ( Ching, HY; Wang, PS; Wu, SL, 2014)
"Weight gain was found to be lower in the elderly for antipsychotic drugs, in particular for olanzapine."1.39Age and adverse drug reactions from psychopharmacological treatment: data from the AMSP drug surveillance programme in Switzerland. ( Baumann, P; Greil, W; Grohmann, R; Häberle, A; Schuhmann, T, 2013)
"Weight gain was seen in 66."1.36Modification in body weight associated with antiepileptic drugs. ( Gaspari, CN; Guerreiro, CA, 2010)
"Absence status was aggravated with carbamazepine and generalised tonic-clonic seizures were not controlled with ethosuximide."1.36Unilateral continuous subclinical paroxysmal activity: an unusual finding in a patient with recurrent absence status. ( Genton, P; Velizarova, R, 2010)
"Weight gain is a known side effect of valproate (VPA) therapy, which is associated with hyperinsulinemia and polycystic ovary-like syndrome and unfavorable lipid changes in women."1.33Insulin-related metabolic changes during treatment with valproate in patients with epilepsy. ( Isojärvi, J; Knip, M; Pakarinen, A; Pylvänen, V, 2006)
"Drug-induced weight gain is a serious side effect of many commonly used drugs leading to noncompliance with therapy and to exacerbation of comorbid conditions related to obesity."1.33Drug-induced weight gain. ( Apovian, CM; Ness-Abramof, R, 2005)
"Autism is a severe behavioral disorder characterized by pervasive impairments in social interactions, deficits in verbal and nonverbal communication, and stereotyped, repetitive patterns of behaviors and interests."1.33Behavioral alterations in rats prenatally exposed to valproic acid: animal model of autism. ( Przewłocki, R; Schneider, T, 2005)
"Polycystic ovary syndrome was more common in patients on medication (38%; in 63% on VPA, in 25% on other medication) than in patients off medication (6%) or in controls (11%) (p = 0."1.32Long-term reproductive endocrine health in young women with epilepsy during puberty. ( Isojärvi, JI; Järvelä, IY; Knip, M; Mikkonen, K; Pakarinen, AJ; Tapanainen, JS; Vainionpää, LK, 2004)
"Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a common, under-recognised form of epilepsy which is best treated with sodium valproate."1.29Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: diagnosis, management and outcome. ( Buchanan, N; Sharpe, C, 1995)

Research

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pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's11 (11.22)18.2507
2000's52 (53.06)29.6817
2010's28 (28.57)24.3611
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Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mani, B1
Nair, PP1
Sekhar, A1
Kamalanathan, S1
Narayan, SK1
Kesavan, R1
Tunçel, ÖK1
Altunkaynak, Z1
Bilgici, B1
Karaustaoğlu, A1
Gümrükçüoğlu, Tİ1
Sun, L1
Yagoda, S1
Yao, B1
Graham, C1
von Moltke, L1
de Mattos, BDS1
Soares, MSP1
Spohr, L1
Pedra, NS1
Teixeira, FC1
de Souza, AA1
Stefanello, FM1
Baldissarelli, J1
Gamaro, GD1
Spanevello, RM1
Zhang, H1
Lu, P1
Tang, HL1
Yan, HJ1
Jiang, W1
Shi, H1
Chen, SY1
Gao, MM1
Zeng, XD1
Long, YS1
Platzer, M1
Fellendorf, FT1
Bengesser, SA1
Birner, A1
Dalkner, N1
Hamm, C1
Lenger, M1
Maget, A1
Pilz, R1
Queissner, R1
Reininghaus, B1
Reiter, A1
Mangge, H1
Zelzer, S1
Kapfhammer, HP1
Reininghaus, EZ1
Sidhu, HS1
Srinivas, R1
Sadhotra, A1
Ferrara, P1
Gatto, A1
Blasi, V1
DI Ruscio, F1
Battaglia, D1
Joshi, H1
Sharma, R1
Prashar, S1
Ho, J1
Thomson, S1
Mishra, R1
Çiçek, NP1
Kamaşak, T1
Serin, M1
Okten, A1
Alver, A1
Cansu, A2
Bai, X1
Xu, C1
Wen, D1
Chen, Y1
Li, H3
Wang, X2
Zhou, L2
Huang, M2
Jin, J1
Andrade, C1
Selim, ME1
Al-Ayadhi, LY1
Greil, W1
Häberle, A1
Schuhmann, T1
Grohmann, R1
Baumann, P1
Belcastro, V1
D'Egidio, C2
Striano, P1
Verrotti, A8
Chukwu, J1
Delanty, N1
Webb, D1
Cavalleri, GL1
Wang, PS1
Wu, SL1
Ching, HY1
Petty, SJ1
Kantor, S1
Lawrence, KM1
Berkovic, SF1
Collins, M1
Hill, KD1
Makovey, J1
Sambrook, PN1
O'Brien, TJ1
Wark, JD1
Chen, B1
Choi, H1
Hirsch, LJ1
Moeller, J1
Javed, A1
Kato, K1
Legge, A1
Buchsbaum, R1
Detyniecki, K1
Zhou, Y1
Ni, G1
Su, Q1
Chen, Z3
Li, J1
Chen, X1
Hou, X1
Xie, W1
Xin, S1
Noai, M1
Soraoka, H1
Kajiwara, A1
Tanamachi, Y1
Oniki, K1
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Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Olanzapine Versus Divalproex and Placebo in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Mania Associated With Bipolar I Disorder[NCT00094549]Phase 4500 participants Interventional2004-10-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

12 reviews available for valproic acid and Weight Gain

ArticleYear
Antidepressant action of atypical antipsychotics: focus on ziprasidone monotherapy, with a few twists in the tale.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 74, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Antidepressive Agents; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Huma

2013
Metabolic and endocrine effects of valproic acid chronic treatment.
    Epilepsy research, 2013, Volume: 107, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Humans; Hyperinsulinism; Insulin Resistance; Leptin; Metabolic Syndrome;

2013
Weight change, genetics and antiepileptic drugs.
    Expert review of clinical pharmacology, 2014, Volume: 7, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Huma

2014
Valproate-induced insulin resistance and obesity in children.
    Hormone research, 2009, Volume: 71, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Epilepsy; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Obesity; Valproic Acid; Weight Gain

2009
The first line of therapy in a girl with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: should it be valproate or a new agent?
    Epilepsia, 2009, Volume: 50 Suppl 8

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Congenital Abnormalities; Delayed-Action Preparations; Drug Design; Epilepsy, Gener

2009
Weight gain following treatment with valproic acid: pathogenetic mechanisms and clinical implications.
    Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 2011, Volume: 12, Issue:5

    Topics: Androgens; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Male; Metabolic Syndrome;

2011
Valproate.
    Bipolar disorders, 2003, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Drug Interactions; Humans; Lamotrigine; Lithium Compounds; Progn

2003
[Psychotropics and weight gain].
    Praxis, 2004, Aug-25, Volume: 93, Issue:35

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Aripi

2004
Atypical antipsychotic augmentation of mood stabilizer therapy in bipolar disorder.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 66 Suppl 3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Clinical Trials as Topic; De

2005
Role of valproate across the ages. Treatment of epilepsy in children.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica. Supplementum, 2006, Volume: 184

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Epilepsies, Myoclonic; Epilepsies, Partial; Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Absence; Epi

2006
Endocrine and metabolic adverse effects of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006, Volume: 45, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Antipsychotic Agents; Child; Dibenzothiazepines; Drug Administration Schedule; Endocrine

2006
Valproate and neuroendocrine changes in relation to women treated for epilepsy and bipolar disorder: a review.
    Current medicinal chemistry, 2007, Volume: 14, Issue:26

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Contraceptives, Oral; Epilepsy; Female; Hormone

2007

Trials

23 trials available for valproic acid and Weight Gain

ArticleYear
Evaluate the effects of long-term valproic acid treatment on metabolic profiles in newly diagnosed or untreated female epileptic patients: A prospective study.
    Seizure, 2017, Volume: 48

    Topics: Adiponectin; Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Cholesterol; Choles

2017
Efficacy of quetiapine monotherapy in rapid-cycling bipolar disorder in comparison with sodium valproate.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Dibenzothiazepines; Female; Humans; Hypotension

2008
Olanzapine versus divalproex versus placebo in the treatment of mild to moderate mania: a randomized, 12-week, double-blind study.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2008, Volume: 69, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder;

2008
Efficacy of valproate versus lithium in mania or mixed mania: a randomized, open 12-week trial.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2010, Volume: 25, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Femal

2010
Valproate sodium enhances body weight gain in patients with childhood epilepsy: a pathogenic mechanisms and open-label clinical trial of behavior therapy.
    Seizure, 2012, Volume: 21, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Behavior Therapy; Body Mass Index; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyp

2012
Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of quetiapine XR and divalproex ER monotherapies in the treatment of the anxious bipolar patient.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2013, Feb-15, Volume: 145, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Delayed-Action Preparations; Dibenzothiazepines; Doub

2013
Long-term efficacy of quetiapine in combination with lithium or divalproex on mixed symptoms in bipolar I disorder.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 142, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Dibenzothiazepines; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy

2012
Increase in postprandial serum insulin levels in epileptic patients with valproic acid therapy.
    Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 2002, Volume: 51, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Cholesterol; Cholesterol, LDL; Epilepsy; Fem

2002
Lamotrigine versus valproate monotherapy-associated weight change in adolescents with epilepsy: results from a post hoc analysis of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
    Journal of child neurology, 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Child; Double-Blind Metho

2003
Antipsychotic-induced weight gain: bipolar disorder and leptin.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2003, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder; Body M

2003
Long-term outcome with divalproex in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2003,Winter, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Antimanic Agents; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Bipolar Disorder;

2003
Obesity and plasma concentrations of alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene in epileptic girls treated with valproate.
    Neuroendocrinology, 2004, Volume: 79, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; alpha-Tocopherol; Anticonvulsants; Antioxidants; beta Carotene; Body Weight; Carotenoids

2004
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of valproate for aggression in youth with pervasive developmental disorders.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2005, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Anticonvulsants; Child; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Doubl

2005
Weight variations in the prophylactic therapy of primary headaches: 6-month follow-up.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2005, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Amines; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anticonvulsants

2005
Serum insulin, leptin, and neuropeptide y levels in epileptic children treated with valproate.
    Journal of child neurology, 2005, Volume: 20, Issue:10

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Female; Humans;

2005
Conversion from delayed-release sodium valproate to extended-release sodium valproate: initial results and long-term follow-up.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2006, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Delayed-Action Preparations; Epilepsy; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Patient Complianc

2006
An observational study of first-line valproate monotherapy in focal epilepsy.
    European journal of neurology, 2008, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Brain Diseases; Child; Delayed-Action Preparations;

2008
The role of ghrelin in weight gain and growth in epileptic children using valproate.
    Journal of child neurology, 2007, Volume: 22, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Height; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; C-Peptide; Ch

2007
Weight gain with valproate or carbamazepine--a reappraisal.
    Seizure, 1997, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Child; Child, Preschool; Cross-Over Studies; Dose-Respon

1997
Weight gain in epileptic patients during treatment with valproic acid: a retrospective study.
    The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques, 1997, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged

1997
Valproate as monotherapy for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: dose-effect study.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 1998, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Disease-Free Survival; Dose-Response Relations

1998
Weight gain associated with valproate in childhood.
    Pediatric neurology, 2000, Volume: 22, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Therapy, Combin

2000
Quetiapine alone and added to a mood stabilizer for serious mood disorders.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2001, Volume: 62, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; Dibenzothiazepi

2001

Other Studies

63 other studies available for valproic acid and Weight Gain

ArticleYear
CYP2C19 & UGT1A6 genetic polymorphisms and the impact on Valproic acid-induced weight gain in people with epilepsy: Prospective genetic association study.
    Epilepsy research, 2021, Volume: 177

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19; Epilepsy; Genetic Association Studies; Genotype; Glucuron

2021
Increased growth hormone secretagogue receptor-1a (GHSR-1a) in hypothalamus during olanzapine treatment in rats.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2022, Volume: 144

    Topics: Adiponectin; Animals; Ghrelin; Hypothalamus; Interleukin-6; Leptin; Olanzapine; Rats; Receptors, Ghr

2022
Combination of Olanzapine and Samidorphan Has No Clinically Significant Effect on the Pharmacokinetics of Lithium or Valproate.
    Clinical drug investigation, 2020, Volume: 40, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Cohort Studies; Drug Combinations; Drug Interactions; Female; Humans; L

2020
Quercetin prevents alterations of behavioral parameters, delta-aminolevulinic dehydratase activity, and oxidative damage in brain of rats in a prenatal model of autism.
    International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience, 2020, Volume: 80, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Brain Chemistry; Female; Motor Activity; Neuroprotectiv

2020
Valproate-Induced Epigenetic Upregulation of Hypothalamic Fto Expression Potentially Linked with Weight Gain.
    Cellular and molecular neurobiology, 2021, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTO; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Dose-Response Relationship,

2021
The Relationship Between Food Craving, Appetite-Related Hormones and Clinical Parameters in Bipolar Disorder.
    Nutrients, 2020, Dec-29, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    Topics: Acylation; Adult; Anthropometry; Appetite; Bipolar Disorder; Craving; Cross-Sectional Studies; Fast

2020
The impact of valproic acid treatment on weight gain in pediatric patients with epilepsy.
    Minerva pediatrics, 2022, Volume: 74, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Seizures; Valproic Acid; W

2022
Differential Expression of Synapsin I and II upon Treatment by Lithium and Valproic Acid in Various Brain Regions.
    The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology, 2018, 06-01, Volume: 21, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Brain; Gene Expression; Lithium Compounds; Male; Psychotropic Drugs; Random Allocation; Rat

2018
The effects of valproate and topiramate use on serum insulin, leptin, neuropeptide Y and ghrelin levels in epileptic children.
    Seizure, 2018, Volume: 58

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Biomarkers; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Child; Epilepsy; Fructose;

2018
Polymorphisms of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36) associated with valproate-induced obesity in epileptic patients.
    Psychopharmacology, 2018, Volume: 235, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alleles; Anticonvulsants; Asian People; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; CD36 Antige

2018
Possible ameliorative effect of breastfeeding and the uptake of human colostrum against coeliac disease in autistic rats.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2013, Jun-07, Volume: 19, Issue:21

    Topics: Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Animals, Suckling; Autistic Disorder; Autoantib

2013
Age and adverse drug reactions from psychopharmacological treatment: data from the AMSP drug surveillance programme in Switzerland.
    Swiss medical weekly, 2013, Volume: 143

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; An

2013
The use of psychiatric drugs and worsening body mass index among inpatients with schizophrenia.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2014, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Body Mass Index; Case-Control Studies; Diagnostic and Statistical Manua

2014
Weight and fat distribution in patients taking valproate: a valproate-discordant gender-matched twin and sibling pair study.
    Epilepsia, 2014, Volume: 55, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Fat; Absorptiometry, Photon; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Bod

2014
Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2015, Volume: 42

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Gingival

2015
Association of LEPR and ANKK1 Gene Polymorphisms with Weight Gain in Epilepsy Patients Receiving Valproic Acid.
    The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology, 2015, Mar-03, Volume: 18, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; AMP-Activated Protein Kinases; Anticonvulsants; Body Weight; Chromatography, High

2015
Cytochrome P450 2C19 polymorphisms and valproic acid-induced weight gain.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 2016, Volume: 133, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Carbamazepine; Child; Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19; Epilep

2016
Weight gain in children on oxcarbazepine monotherapy.
    Epilepsy research, 2016, Volume: 122

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Carbamazepine; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Fema

2016
States of serum leptin and insulin in children with epilepsy: risk predictors of weight gain.
    European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society, 2009, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Carbamazepine; Case-Control Studies; Chil

2009
Lack of valproic acid-associated weight gain in prepubertal children.
    Pediatric neurology, 2008, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Body Height; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Carbamazepine; Child; Child,

2008
Does ghrelin really increase in epileptic children treated with valproate?
    Journal of child neurology, 2008, Volume: 23, Issue:9

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Clinical Laboratory Techniques; Epilepsy; Ghrelin; Humans; Molecular Weight;

2008
Body mass index and serum lipid changes during treatment with valproic acid in children with epilepsy.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2009, Volume: 43, Issue:1

    Topics: Age Factors; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Child, Preschool; Cholesterol; Epilepsy; Female; Follow

2009
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease during valproate therapy.
    European journal of pediatrics, 2009, Volume: 168, Issue:11

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Child; Epilepsy; Fatty Liver; Fatty Liver, Alcoholic; Female; Huma

2009
Weight gain in children treated with valproate.
    Journal of child neurology, 2009, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Lon

2009
Translation of randomised controlled trial findings into clinical practice: comparison of olanzapine and valproate in the EMBLEM study.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 2009, Volume: 42, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Antimanic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder; Female; Gastroint

2009
Ghrelin levels are reduced in prepubertal epileptic children under treatment with carbamazepine or valproic acid.
    Epilepsia, 2010, Volume: 51, Issue:2

    Topics: Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Body Height; Body Mass Index; Carbamazepine; Child; Depression, Chemic

2010
Weight gain, obesity, and metabolic indices following a first manic episode: prospective 12-month data from the Systematic Treatment Optimization Program for Early Mania (STOP-EM).
    Journal of affective disorders, 2010, Volume: 124, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder; Blood Glucose; Bod

2010
Weight gain and insulin resistance in children treated with valproate: the influence of time.
    Journal of child neurology, 2010, Volume: 25, Issue:8

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Child, Preschool; Cohort Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Homeostas

2010
Modification in body weight associated with antiepileptic drugs.
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2010, Volume: 68, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Carbamazepine; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Valproic Aci

2010
Circulating levels of allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid, and leptin during treatment with valproic acid in children with epilepsy.
    Neuroendocrinology, 2011, Volume: 93, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Immunoassay; Leptin; Male; Obesity; Pregnanolone;

2011
Unilateral continuous subclinical paroxysmal activity: an unusual finding in a patient with recurrent absence status.
    Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape, 2010, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Brain; Carbamazepine; Diagnosis, Differential; Dose-Response Relationship, D

2010
Serum insulin, cortisol, leptin, neuropeptide Y, galanin and ghrelin levels in epileptic children receiving valproate.
    Hormone research in paediatrics, 2011, Volume: 76, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Galanin; Ghrelin; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Insulin; Le

2011
New adipocytokines (vaspin, apelin, visfatin, adiponectin) levels in children treated with valproic acid.
    European cytokine network, 2011, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Adipokines; Adiponectin; Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Apelin; Child; Female; Humans; Intercellular S

2011
Valproate-associated reproductive and metabolic abnormalities: are epileptic women at greater risk than bipolar women?
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2003, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Cross-Sectional Studies; Endocrine System; Epilepsy; Fema

2003
Does long-term use of valproate cause weight gain in prepubertal epileptic children?
    The International journal of neuroscience, 2002, Volume: 112, Issue:10

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Leptin; Male; Time; Valproic Acid

2002
The effects of chronic treatment with the mood stabilizers valproic acid and lithium on corticotropin-releasing factor neuronal systems.
    The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 2003, Volume: 305, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Animals; Antimanic Agents; Autoradiography; Corticosterone; Corticotrop

2003
Valproic acid-associated weight gain in older children and teens with epilepsy.
    Pediatric neurology, 2003, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Ma

2003
Do epileptic children treated with valproate have a risk of excessive weight gain?
    Journal of child neurology, 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Obesi

2003
Higher androgens and weight gain with valproate compared with lamotrigine for epilepsy.
    Epilepsy research, 2003, Volume: 54, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Androgens; Confidence Intervals; Cross-Sectional Studies; Epilepsy; Fem

2003
Long-term reproductive endocrine health in young women with epilepsy during puberty.
    Neurology, 2004, Feb-10, Volume: 62, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Child; Cohort Studies; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Female; Finland; Follow-U

2004
[Insulin resistance in epileptic patients during treatment of valproic acid].
    Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences, 2004, Volume: 33, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Body Mass Index; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Male; Valproic Acid; Weight Ga

2004
Behavioral alterations in rats prenatally exposed to valproic acid: animal model of autism.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2005, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Acoustic Stimulation; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Attention; Autistic Disorder; Behavior, Animal; Disc

2005
Valproate is neuroprotective against malonate toxicity in rat striatum: an association with augmentation of high-affinity glutamate uptake.
    Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, 2004, Volume: 24, Issue:11

    Topics: Adenosine Triphosphate; Animals; Biological Transport; Carbon Radioisotopes; Cell Death; Deoxyglucos

2004
Weight change in monozygotic twins treated with valproate.
    Obesity research, 2005, Volume: 13, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child, Preschool; Diseases in Twins; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; M

2005
Drug-induced weight gain.
    Timely topics in medicine. Cardiovascular diseases, 2005, Oct-28, Volume: 9

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Humans; Obesity; Psychotropic Drugs; Risperidone; Valproic Ac

2005
Adjunct divalproex or lithium to clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
    The Psychiatric quarterly, 2006,Spring, Volume: 77, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Anxiety; Blood Glucose; Brief Psychi

2006
Insulin-related metabolic changes during treatment with valproate in patients with epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2006, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperinsulinism; Insulin; Lipopro

2006
Characterization of insulin secretion in Valproate-treated patients with epilepsy.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; C-Peptide; Epilepsy; Fasting; Female; Humans; Hyperinsulinism

2006
Valproate, weight gain and carbohydrate craving: a gender study.
    Seizure, 2007, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Appetite; Body Mass Index; Dietary Carbohydrates; Epilepsy; Female; Glucose;

2007
Sodium valproate, hyperandrogenism and altered ovarian function in Indian women with epilepsy: a prospective study.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:7

    Topics: Body Mass Index; Epilepsy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hirsutism; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Indians,

2007
Valproic acid treatment in six patients with spinal muscular atrophy.
    European journal of neurology, 2007, Volume: 14, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Child; Child, Preschool; Dose-Response Relationship

2007
Adiponectin and visfatin concentrations in children treated with valproic acid.
    Epilepsia, 2008, Volume: 49, Issue:2

    Topics: Adiponectin; Adipose Tissue; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Child; Epilepsy; Female; H

2008
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: diagnosis, management and outcome.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1995, Feb-06, Volume: 162, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Epilepsies, Myoclonic; Female;

1995
Developmental toxicity and structure-activity relationships of aliphatic acids, including dose-response assessment of valproic acid in mice and rats.
    Fundamental and applied toxicology : official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 1994, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Acids; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Body Weight; Female; Male; Mice; Pregnancy; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Da

1994
Polycystic ovary syndrome associated with treatment with the anticonvulsant sodium valproate.
    Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 1997, Volume: 9, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Pregnancy; Valproic Aci

1997
Serum leptin changes in epileptic patients who gain weight after therapy with valproic acid.
    Neurology, 1999, Jul-13, Volume: 53, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Androgens; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Epilepsy; Female; Follicle S

1999
Risk of excessive weight gain in epileptic children treated with valproate.
    Journal of child neurology, 1999, Volume: 14, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Child; Child, Preschool; Dose-Response Relation

1999
Mood stabilizer augmentation with olanzapine in acutely manic children.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2000,Spring, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Benzodiazepin

2000
[The dangers of valproate in women].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 1998, Volume: 114, Issue:9

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Anticonvulsants; Cholesterol, HDL; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandro

1998
Protocols for identifying drug-nutrient interactions in patients: the role of the dietitian.
    Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2002, Volume: 102, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Biotin; Calcium; Carnitine; Dietetics; Edema; Folic Acid; Food-D

2002
Insulin resistance in epileptic girls who gain weight after therapy with valproic acid.
    Journal of child neurology, 2002, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Androgens; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Follicle Stimul

2002
Metabolic changes during treatment with valproate in humans: implication for untoward weight gain.
    Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 1992, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Catecholamines; Electrolytes; Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; Female; Glucose; Humans; Male; Thyr

1992
Four cases of obstructive sleep apnea associated with treatment-resistant mania.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1991, Volume: 52, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Clonazepam; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hospitalization; Humans; Lithium; Mi

1991