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ArticleSAGE open medical case reports2024

Reversible central respiratory events induced by valproic acid treatment: A case report.

Chirine Moussa, Nour Mahmoud, Houda Rouis, Amel Khattab, Ibtihel Khouaja, Leila Bayahi, Ines Zendah, Sonia Maâlej

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Article in SAGE open medical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Chirine MoussaPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8123-9843
Nour MahmoudPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Houda RouisPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Amel KhattabPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Ibtihel KhouajaPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Leila BayahiPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Ines ZendahPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Sonia MaâlejPneumology Department 1, Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Valproic acid holds a prominent position as the primary therapeutic option for epilepsy cases. The utilization of antiepileptic agents like valproic acid has been linked to disturbances in sleep architecture. Although scant, there exists a subset of studies that allude to the potential manifestation of sleep apnea as an adverse effect of valproic acid administration. In this context, we present a case report of a 76-year-old man with a past medical history of arterial hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome treated with continuous positive airway pressure since 2020. Following the commencement of valproic acid treatment for vascular epilepsy, obstructive sleep apnea evolved toward to central sleep apnea. This case exemplifies the need for a heightened awareness of the multifaceted implications of valproic acid therapy on sleep patterns.

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drug side effectssleep apneaValproic acid

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PMID38715899
PMCPMC11075579

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