November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” In this case report, a 17-year-old male on sodium valproate therapy developed rare longitudinal melanonychia, suggesting sodium valproate can induce nail pigmentation as a side effect.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This case report highlights an interest in exploring the relationship between serum levels of sodium valproate and hair loss, though no case reports currently establish this link.
This study found that both levetiracetam and valproate sodium effectively reduced seizure frequency and duration in patients with refractory epilepsy, but levetiracetam had fewer side effects related to liver enzyme changes.
This study found that sodium valproate improved seizure control in children with epilepsy, with increased weight gain being the most common side effect reported.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sodium valproate can worsen psoriasis-like skin conditions.