valproic acid
noun
a carboxylic acid, C 8 H 16 O 2 , used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.
valproate
-
a word derived from
valproic acid.
Example Sentences
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When Susan Jamison was diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager in 1986, sodium valproate felt like a lifeline.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
However, they also found that valproate remains the most commonly used option, even though it can lead to birth defects and neurodevelopmental issues when taken during pregnancy.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2025
In many higher-income countries, stricter regulations and pregnancy prevention programs have led to declines in valproate use.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2025
Despite the issues that have emerged, sodium valproate is still an effective anti-seizure medication for many with epilepsy.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025
But it was not until 2014 when Jo's father drew her attention to an article on how another child had been affected by sodium valproate that she drew the connection.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025
