research The scope and use of valproate in epilepsy.
Valproate is effective for epilepsy but has side effects and requires careful monitoring.
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Valproic acid is effective for various seizures, but may cause temporary side effects like drowsiness and stomach issues.
research Reproductive dysfunction in women with epilepsy: recommendations for evaluation and management
Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.
research Behavioral effects and somnolence due to levetiracetam versus oxcarbazepine — a retrospective comparison study of North Indian patients with refractory epilepsy
Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
research [Visual field defect in a patient given sodium valporate then carbamazepine: possible effect of aminotransferase inhibition].
Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
research Hypertensive urgency in a child with focal epilepsy: Is it sodium valproate induced?
Sodium valproate can cause serious high blood pressure in children.
research Effects of sodium valproate in 100 children with special reference to weight.
Sodium valproate improved epilepsy control but often caused weight gain in children.
research A New CARASIL Family: Recurrent Lobar Hemorrhage as a Novel Characteristic of the Disease
CARASIL can cause different symptoms even with the same genetic mutation.
research Treating psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Easier said than done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Adolescent's Hair Loss due to Levetiracetam
A teenager lost hair after starting epilepsy medication levetiracetam.
research Chapter 7 Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research The efficacy and safety of valproic acid medications with controlled active ingredient release in adults in real clinical practice from the position of pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenetic approaches
Sustained-release sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, with some side effects influenced by genetics.
research Aromatase inhibition by letrozole attenuates kainic acid-induced seizures but not neurotoxicity in mice
Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.
research Effect of Neurosteroid Withdrawal on Spontaneous Recurrent Seizures in a Rat Model of Catamenial Epilepsy
Neurosteroid withdrawal increases seizure frequency in a rat model of catamenial epilepsy.
research Role of Anticonvulsant and Antiepileptogenic Neurosteroids in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Epilepsy
Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.
research Perampanel‐induced hair curling in a patient with epilepsy associated with Pitt Hopkins syndrome
A girl with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome developed curly hair as a rare side effect from the epilepsy drug perampanel.
research Biotinidase Deficiency and Seizures
Biotinidase deficiency can cause symptoms like sleepiness, hair loss, and seizures.
research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C mutation in a patient with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
research Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy
Some antiepileptic drugs can cause weight gain and hair loss, especially in women.
research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine
Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
research Valproic acid in childhood epilepsy: anticonvulsive efficacy in relation to its plasma levels.
Valproic acid is effective for controlling seizures in children, especially as a single treatment, with some side effects.
research Gomez–Lopez-Hernandez Syndrome: Two New Cases and Review of the Literature
The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
research A 6-month prospective study on efficacy safety and QOL profiles of extended-release formulation of valproate in patients with epilepsy
Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.
research Neurosteroids and epileptogenesis in the pilocarpine model: Evidence for a relationship between P450scc induction and length of the latent period
Neurosteroid production in the brain may delay seizure onset.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome
If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
research Plasticity of GABAergic Inhibition
Targeting specific GABA receptors may help treat epilepsy and postpartum depression.
research Gomez?Lopez?Hernandez syndrome: another consideration in focal congenital alopecia
Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
research [The treatment of epilepsies with Convulsofin].
Convulsofin effectively treats primary epilepsy but has some side effects.
research Berardinelli–Seip syndrome
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Berardinelli–Seip syndrome.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.