Curly Hair: A Rare Side Effect of Sodium Valproate in a Child

The document discussed a rare side effect of sodium valproate, a drug used to treat epilepsy, which included changes in hair texture, specifically the development of curly hair. While sodium valproate was known to cause various side effects like weight gain, gastrointestinal issues, liver disease, pancreatitis, hyperglycinemia, hyperammonemia, sedation, alopecia, hair loss, and tremors, the occurrence of curly hair had been infrequently reported.