SAGE Journals: Your gateway to world-class journal research Valproate (VPA) is a highly effective drug successfully employed in several neuropsychiatric diseases
Valproate is an anticonvulsant, one of several used to treat
Menstrual Cycle Irregularities and PCOS in Women with Bipolar Disorder
This condition is characterized by chronic anovulation and ovarian dysfunction, unlike other ovulation
Patients with PCOS had an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder compared with patients in the control group, adjusting for age, CCI score, and different treatment (1
Recent data suggest that valproic acid, a commonly prescribed mood stabilizer, may be associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is the single most common endocrine cause of anovulatory infertility and a major risk factor for the metabolic syndrome and, in turn, development of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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It is used primarily to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder
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Women then can have some or all of the following symptoms: (Depakote, Depakene)
Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders
This sub is a safe space for… Divalproex sodium (Depakote) is a form of valproate
Abstract
Why they have been prescribing Depakote so freely to females is beyond me
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Descriptions
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with divalproex sodium
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• Mania: Initial dose is 750 mg daily, increasing as rapidly as possible to achieve therapeutic response or desired plasma level (2
The symptoms of PCOS may include: Missed periods, irregular periods, or very light periods
The side effects in the sections below are based on clinical trials of Depakote DR tablets, Depakote ER tablets, and Depakote DR sprinkle capsules