Young Children Fail to Gain Weight on Valproate
One of the many possible side effects of antiepileptic drugs is a change in weight. Valproate, in particular, has been associated with weight gain. However, a recent study by Patricio Espinosa, MD, MPH, presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, San Diego suggests that weight gain with valproate may be a problem for teenagers and adults, but not
Source: epilepsy.com