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    Valproic Acid

    by Cathy Parkes February 14, 2020

    Valproic Acid

     

    Valproic acid is an antiepileptic drug. Key side effect is hepatotoxicity! Carefully monitor liver lab values (ex: AST, ALT).

    Check out our full article on valproic acid, along with other anticonvulsants, in our Pharmacology series.

    Cathy Parkes
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