Edema associated with long-term valproate therapy.
Scattered reports of facial and limb edema have been reported, predominantly in the context of valproate (VPA)-induced hepatic injury. We report seven patients with edema associated with long-term VPA therapy in the absence of hepatic disease.
Ettinger
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Montefiore/Einstein Epilepsy Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10467.
Moshe
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Shinnar
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005121:Extremities; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014635:Valproic Acid