title: Valproate Induced Hypertensive Urgency.
abstract: Valproate is a medication used in the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder, migraines, and behavioral problems. Here we present a case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with hypertensive urgency after initiation of valproate. Primary treatment of his hypertension was ineffective. Blood pressure stabilization was achieved following discontinuation of valproate. Clinicians should be aware of the risk of developing hypertensive urgency with administration of valproate.
authors.affiliation: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 4250 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA.
authors.forename: Mauran
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sivananthan
authors.affiliation: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 4250 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-9887-0028
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohiuddin