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August 1981 in “BMJ” Sodium valproate improved epilepsy control but often caused weight gain in children.
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October 1976 in “BMJ” Sodium valproate can cause low platelet count.
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October 1976 in “Acta Neurologica Scandinavica” Sodium valproate reduced seizures in many patients with resistant epilepsy.
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December 1975 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Sodium valproate effectively controls petit mal seizures in children but is less effective for other types, with minimal side effects.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sodium valproate can worsen psoriasis-like skin conditions.
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June 1986 in “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics” Metal binding to sodium valproate may be linked to hair loss in epilepsy patients.
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December 1982 in “PubMed” Sodium valproate effectively reduces seizures in children with epilepsy, especially in primary generalized cases.
September 2018 in “Practical diabetes” Sodium valproate is not recommended as a first-line treatment for neuropathy but may be used in resistant cases.
August 2018 in “Online journal of neurology and brain disorders” Sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, especially in patients who don't respond to other medications.
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January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Garlic gel with betamethasone cream significantly improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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August 2014 in “International Journal of Women's Health” The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.
January 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective for treating multiple patchy alopecia areata.
September 2010 in “Reactions weekly” The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
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January 2009 in “Acta neurologica Scandinavica” Long-term sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy generally caused mild and temporary side effects.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
February 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone lotion works better for patchy hair loss.
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October 2016 in “Epilepsy & behavior” Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
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September 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Gene sequencing is essential for diagnosing junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
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July 2014 in “Current psychiatry” Patients on mood stabilizers need regular health checks, but many aren't monitored properly.
April 2025 in “European Psychiatry” Mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder can cause skin issues, but severe reactions are rare.
January 2004 in “Headache” Divalproex sodium significantly improved headaches in two-thirds of patients.
The research created new azasteroids and pseudoazulenyl nitrones, which could be useful in medicine.
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October 1980 in “PubMed” Valproic acid is effective for controlling seizures in children, especially as a single treatment, with some side effects.
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January 2017 in “Nevrologiâ, nejropsihiatriâ, psihosomatika” Sustained-release sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, with some side effects influenced by genetics.
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October 1976 in “BMJ” Sodium valproate can cause low platelets and hair loss.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Sudanese epilepsy patients often experience hair loss from anti-epileptic drugs but continue their medication regardless of cosmetic side effects.
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
January 2011 in “Arqueología, historia y viajes sobre el mundo medieval/Arqueología, historia y viajes sobre el mundo medieval” Sodium valproate can cause severe liver disease and side effects, sometimes leading to death.
Sodium valproate improved epilepsy control in most children but often caused weight gain and other mild side effects.