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what are the adverse effects ?

  #2

hepatotoxic, pancreatitis,alopecia, tremor, photosensitivity,teratogenic - spina bifida

but its esp. good for myoclonic seizures

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  #3

it seems is causes thrombocytopenia too

  #4

Valproic Acid
Adverse effects:
CNS sedation Aggressivenes
EENT: diplopia
GI N/V diarrhea,pancreatitis.
Hemat: Thrombocytopenia,hemorrhage,leukopenia,bone marrow suppression.
Hepatic: Toxic hepatitis
others: weigth gain rash photosensitivity,neural tube defects.

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  #5

great reply grin







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