Valproic Acid Uses
Valproic Acid is used for Seizures, Migraine, Headaches, Depression
How Valproic Acid Works
Valproic acid works in the same way as sodium valproate; by preventing the excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to achieve this by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain.
Common side effects of Valproic Acid
Insomnia, Memory Problems, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhea, Fever, Flu Symptoms, Cough, Sore Throat, Sneezing, Runny Nose
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