Effect of duration of sodium valproate therapy on bone mineral density and vitamin D levels

CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest a significant negative impact of prolonged sodium valproate use on both bone density and Vitamin D levels in pediatric patients. These results underscore the importance of monitoring and managing bone health in children receiving long-term sodium valproate therapy.PMID:38447300 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109733

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - March 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Dinesh Nirmal Samee Abdul Poornima Jaiswal S Naunihal Singh Amit Avaragollapuravarga Mathada Preeti Nagaraj Source Type: research