title: Edema associated with long-term valproate therapy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Montefiore/Einstein Epilepsy Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10467.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ettinger
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moshe
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shinnar
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D014635:Valproic Acid