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Valproic Acid

by Cathy Parkes February 14, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

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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