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a 40 year old woman with rapid cycling bipolar disorder is being treated with valproic acid
one month afetr she starts taking a second drug,her serum valproic acid concentration is decreased by 20%
Which of the following is the most likely second drug ?
a.-carbamazepine
b.-diazepam
c.-haloperidol
d.-hydrochlorothiazide
e.-imipramine
f.-nifedipine
g.-propranolol
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| nadiabarati
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a
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| drpkaur
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A is the answer..i think this question has already been discussed earlier in this forum...
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| robin082006
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A
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| DrVirgo
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A. Carbamazapine revs up P450, so it metabolizes Valproic acid faster so less of it. 
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| Cedrick
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A
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| klimt
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A because of +P450
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A. drug interaction
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A.
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