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.
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In many higher-income countries, stricter regulations and pregnancy prevention programs have led to declines in valproate use.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2025
In other regions where newer antiseizure therapies remain too costly or difficult to obtain, valproate is still prescribed more often.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2025
Shortly after, Tomas was diagnosed in Australia with valproate developmental effects after being exposed to valproate in the womb.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025
Baroness Cumberlege and her team spoke to more than 700 women and their families who experienced complications linked to pelvic mesh implants and the drugs Primodos and sodium valproate.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025
Catherine Cox, from Keyworth in Nottinghamshire, was one of thousands of women who took the epilepsy drug, sodium valproate, while pregnant, something which is now advised against.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2025
