Effect of antiepileptic drug (valproic acid) on children growth

Conclusion Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods in which to attain peak bone mass, and it is a crucial period for growth in general; and most patients with epilepsy are diagnosed and treated in this period, therefore, AEDs, and especially VPA, should be used with caution in pediatric patients with epilepsy.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research