Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy: valproic acid-induced adverse reaction

Introduction Hyperammonemic encephalopathy is an unusual but fatal consequence of patients being treated with valproic acid (VPA). The most relevant clinical features in cases of valproic acid-induced hyperammonemia include confusion, lethargy, vomiting, and increased seizure frequency and may prog...

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Main Authors: E. Gómez, L. Gallardo, R. Fernández, E. Talaya, L. Al Chaal, E. Rybak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-03-01
Series:European Psychiatry
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823022356/type/journal_article