A Case of Valproic Acid Associated with Acute Pancreatitis.
- Author:
Eun Ho LEE
1
;
Yong Ju YI
;
Ho Jin PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejon, Korea. phojin71@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acute pancreatitis;
Valproic acid
- MeSH:
Bipolar Disorder;
Child;
Epilepsy;
Humans;
Male;
Migraine Disorders;
Nausea;
Pancreatitis*;
Seizures;
Tremor;
Valproic Acid*;
Vomiting;
Weight Gain
- From:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
2005;13(1):69-73
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Valproic acid is a commonly prescribed medication approved for epilepsy, migraine and bipolar disorder. The common adverse effects associated with valproic acid include nausea, vomiting, tremor and weight gain. Less common but more serious adverse effects can occur. These include irreversible hepatotoxicity and pancreatitis. We report one case of pancreatitis, an uncommon disorder in children, in an 11-year-old boy treated with valproic acid for simple partial seizure.
