Title of article :
Valproate Induced Hypertensive Urgency
Author/Authors :
Mohiuddin, Sarah Child&AdolescentPsychiatry - UniversityofMichigan - 4250PlymouthRoad - AnnArbor - MI , USA , Sivananthan, Mauran Child&AdolescentPsychiatry - UniversityofMichigan - 4250PlymouthRoad - AnnArbor - MI , USA
Abstract :
Valproate is a medication used in the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder, migraines, and behavioral problems. Here we presentacaseofan8-year-oldboywhopresentedwithhypertensiveurgencyafterinitiationofvalproate.Primarytreatmentofhishypertension was ineffective. Blood pressure stabilization was achieved following discontinuation of valproate. Clinicians shouldbe aware of the risk of developing hypertensive urgency with administration of valproate
Keywords :
Valproate , Induced , Hypertensive , Urgency
Journal title :
Case Reports in Psychiatry
