Valproic Acid–Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy: A Case Report
This article presents a case demonstrating that valproic acid, which is widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, can lead to hyperammonemic encephalopathy, a rare but potentially serious adverse effect.
Authors
- Rukiye Ay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2854-5128)
- Rıdvan Toprak
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- S.B.Ü. Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Tip Dergisi
- Published
- 2026-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.2037497
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00