ACUTE INTOXICATION WITH SODIUM VALPROATE

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CHADWICK, DW [1 ]
CUMMING, WJK [1 ]
LIVINGSTONE, I [1 ]
CARTLIDGE, NEF [1 ]
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[1] NEWCASTLE GEN HOSP,REG NEUROL CTR,NEWCASTLE TYNE NE4 6BE,TYNE & WEAR,ENGLAND
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10.1002/ana.410060616
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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Two epileptic patients developed an acute toxic encephalopathy consisting of altered behavior, deteriorating seizure control, and confusion while taking sodium valproate alone. Serum valproate levels were greater than 100 μg/ml in both. Toxic symptoms resolved when the dose of valproate was reduced, with a consequent fall in serum concentration of the drug. Copyright © 1979 American Neurological Association
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