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Valproate Induced Hypertensive Urgency
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 ...
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Encefalopatia hiperamonemica inducida por acido valproico.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Psychiatry
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2090-682X,2090-6838
DOI: 10.1155/2016/1458548