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    Valproic acid

    also valproate

    Valproate is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is useful for the prevention of seizures in those with absence seizures, partial seizures, and generalized seizures. It can be given intravenously or by mouth, and the tablet forms exist in both long- and short-acting formulations.

    Information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing a treatment.

    Research 10

    1. Valproic acid reduces hair loss and improves survival in patients receiving temozolomide-based radiation therapy for high-grade glioma European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 2016 · 26 citations
    2. [Adverse effects of valproic acid in epileptic infants and adolescents]. PubMed · 1993 · 4 citations
    3. Study of association between valproic acid levels, biotinidase activity and hair loss in Indian population: A cross-sectional comparative study Indian Journal of Psychiatry · 2025
    4. Hyperammonemia with Valproic Acid: Colonic Ischemia Associated with “Triptan” Use Visual Side Effects with Pegylated Interferon: Alopecia Areata with Infliximab: Adverse Effects Seen with Medications Used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Hospital pharmacy · 2004 · 2 citations
    5. Transcutaneous implantation of valproic acid-encapsulated dissolving microneedles induces hair regrowth Biomaterials · 2018 · 68 citations
    6. Onychomadesis: A rare adverse effect in early-period valproic acid therapy Türk pediatri arşivi : İstanbul çocuk kliniği dergisi · 2015 · 2 citations
    7. Valproic acid promotes human hair growth in in vitro culture model Journal of Dermatological Science · 2013 · 48 citations
    8. Adverse cutaneous effects of psychotropic medications Expert Review of Dermatology · 2013 · 6 citations
    9. The influence of valproic acid treatment on hair and serum zinc levels and serum biotinidase activity European journal of paediatric neurology · 2008 · 36 citations
    10. An Analysis of Ultrastructure of the Hair of Children Treated With Valproic Acid International journal of clinical pediatrics · 2016
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