Long-Term Valproate Hematologic Side Effects

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-8-1-4

Keywords:

Valproate, Thrombocytopenia, Hematologic Abnormalities

Abstract

Hematologic side effects in 60 patients, aged 2-29 years (mean 14 years), receiving valproate (VPA) monotherapy for >4 years in a long-term care facility, are reported from the Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina.

Published

1994-01-01

Issue

Section

Antiepileptic Medications