Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia Induced by Valproic Acid in an Adult Patient

Literature on antiepileptic induced iatrogenic hypoglycemia is scanty. Due to its broad spectrum of activity and mechanisms of action, valproic acid (VPA), a fatty acid, is the most widely prescribed epilepsy treatment worldwide. Herein, we describe an adult epileptic patient, where persistent, oth...

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Main Authors: Eugenia Rota, Paola Varese, Luciano Arena, Lorenzo Celli, Irene Pappalardo, Nicola Morelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SEEd 2021-04-01
Series:Clinical Management Issues
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Online Access:https://journals.seedmedicalpublishers.com/index.php/cmi/article/view/1487