作者: Paul H. McCabe , Nancy C. Michel , Cathy D. McNew , Erik B. Lehman
DOI: 10.1016/J.YEBEH.2006.02.006
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摘要: Abstract Objective The goal of our study was to evaluate clinical and serum valproic acid concentration changes in patients following overnight conversion from delayed-release sodium valproate (VPA-DR) the same daily dosage extended-release (VPA-ER). Methods Epilepsy on VPA-DR were offered chance convert VPA-ER. Thirty converted twice-daily dosing 11 once-daily dosing. Trough levels measured prior change 2 weeks after conversion. Short-term long-term data evaluated. Results Patients successfully VPA DR No significant difference percentage trough level observed when comparing frequency VPA-DR, total VPA, versus VPA-ER, or presence enzyme-inducing agents. Mean seizure count per month 3.35 3.29 Improvements tremor, weight gain, nausea/vomiting noted. Conclusions Overnight VPA-ER well tolerated by all patients. Long-term results favorable, with 77.5% remaining drug. Seizure counts adverse events remained improved both short-term evaluations. Dosing either is acceptable.