title: A case of valproate-induced hyperammonaemic encephalopathy.
abstract: We report the case of a 65-year-old woman with hyperammonaemic encephalopathy induced by sodium valproate. This is a rare complication of treatment with sodium valproate. The encephalopathy can be reversible on withdrawal of treatment and does carry a risk of morbidity and mortality. This case demonstrates the importance of recognising this potential complication of a drug in common use.
authors.affiliation: Care of the Elderly Department, Royal Alexandra Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lucie
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nazir
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Spilg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D022124:Hyperammonemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014635:Valproic Acid