Œdèmes des membres inférieurs au cours d’un traitement par valpromide : cas clinique et revue de la littérature
[Lower limb edema during valpromide treatment: case report and literature review].
Abstract
Valpromide and sodium divalproate are indicated in the treatment of maniac episodes of bipolar disorder. These drugs are metabolized into valproic acid. The occurrence of peripheral edema has been described as a very rare adverse reaction of those drugs.