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5 / 693 resultsresearch Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Without Hepatic Dysfunction Due to Treatment With Valproate: Four Cases and a Mini Review
Valproate can cause brain swelling with high ammonia levels, possibly underreported, especially in psychiatric patients.
research The Prevalence and Management of Side Effects of Lithium and Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers in Bipolar Disorder from a Clinical Perspective
Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
research Side Effects of Sodium Valproate Among Children With Epilepsy Under 2 Years of Age
Sodium valproate caused vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight gain, and anemia in young children with epilepsy.
research Hyperammonemia with Valproic Acid: Colonic Ischemia Associated with Triptan Use, Visual Side Effects with Pegylated Interferon, Alopecia Areata with Infliximab, and Adverse Effects Seen with Medications Used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
research Using Sodium Valproate in Children Under 2 Years of Age: Study in a District Hospital, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Sodium valproate caused vomiting in 20% of children under 2 years old, with other side effects like hair loss and loss of appetite also noted.
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5 / 22 resultscommunity Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate
Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.
community How effective is spironolactone?
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.
community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.
community Topical Valproic acid/sodium valproate — has anyone tried this?
The conversation is about using valproic acid, an anti-seizure medication, as a topical treatment to promote hair growth. The original poster is seeking personal experiences from those who have tried this method.
community Hey med experts explain this please??
Finasteride, dutasteride, saw palmetto, caffeine, spironolactone, acetyltetrapeptides, tea tree oil, hydrocortisone, zinc pyrithione, latanoprost, melatonin, marine protein supplements, PRP, microneedling, and valproate are discussed as treatments for hair loss. DHT reduction and inflammation control are key strategies.