Comment on Vadney and Kraushaar's "Effect of Switching from Depakene to Generic Valproic Acid on Individuals with Mental Retardation".

Alvarez, Norberto; Williams, Ronda

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ERIC Number: EJ571878

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Publication Date: 1998

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Comment on Vadney and Kraushaar's "Effect of Switching from Depakene to Generic Valproic Acid on Individuals with Mental Retardation".

Alvarez, Norberto; Williams, Ronda

Mental Retardation, v36 n4 p330-31 Aug 1998

This response supports previous findings by describing the experiences of the Wentham Developmental Center. This center found switching from Depakene to generic valproic acid was not associated with any change in the number of epileptic seizures. The occurrence of adverse gastrointestinal effects of valproic acid is addressed. (CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Children, Drug Therapy, Epilepsy, Incidence, Medicine, Mental Retardation, Outcomes of Treatment, Physical Health

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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