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Possible Interaction: Valproic Acid and Vitamin B 12

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

In adults and children the use of valproic acid was found to correlate with a higher vitamin B12 level.
Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie  •  2018  |  View Paper
Vitamin B12 levels were elevated and glucose reduced in children treated with VPA.
Epilepsy Research  •  2014  |  View Paper
On the other hand, the administration of a mean daily dose of 2070mg of VPA resulted in a 57% increase in plasma Vitamin B-12 concentrations over the baseline value and a 27% decline in plasma tHcy concentrations, although the mechanisms of such changes are unknown.
Epilepsy Research  •  2005  |  View Paper
Valproate administration increased serum vitamin B-12 concentrations.
Epilepsy Research  •  2000  |  View Paper
Both FA and vitamin B12 concentrations were reduced by VPA , HC and HC + VPA, but HC and VPA when combined did not produce an additive effect on vitamin levels.
European journal of nutrition  •  2006  |  View Paper
This atypical presentation could be due to concurrent use of valproate and low serum vitamin B12 levels.
Indian journal of pharmacology  •  2012  |  View Paper