The purpose of the present experiments was to determine the effect of an enriched environment on behavioral aberrations observed in male rats exposed to valproic acid on day 12.5 of gestation (VPA ...

Two African-American female in-patients with paranoid schizophrenia aged 44 and 21 had been receiving, without adverse drug reactions (ADRs), haloperidol 15 mg, benztropine 4 mg, and VPA (1750 and ...

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Divalproex ER administered once daily had less fluctuation in valproic acid concentrations, i.e. divalproex ER achieved equal or significantly higher minimum concentrations and significantly lower ...

Valproic acid (VPA) is an effective and inexpensive anticonvulsant commonly prescribed as an antiepileptic. However, there is a percentage of susceptible patients who experience unwanted effects, such ...

One group received a daily intraperitoneal injection of valproic acid at a concentration of 150, 300 mg/kg, while the control group was administered with saline solution. Body weight and tumor ...

A study published today by the journal Developmental Neurobiology found that cannabidiol (CBD) oil may improve core symptoms ...

umassmemorial.org Background/aim To examine the efficacy and safety of valproic acid (VPA) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Methods Thirteen eyes were examined before and after brief ...

This is slower than the package insert suggested starting dose, however, a slow starting dose is especially important if the patient also takes valproic acid (Depakote), to reduce risk for rash.