Valproate is considered the first-line medication for bipolar disorder management but is known to cause various adverse events. Among these adverse events, tremors are one of the common neurological side effects induced by valproate, with an incidence of 6-64% seen in epilepsy studies.

For this reason, we should have the knowledge to identify and manage these tremors induced by tremors.

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Here is one of the slides from our video presentation on this topic, explaining the reasons why controlled-release valproate release formulations are preferred:

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Risk Factors: that can be modified to treat VPA tremors.
Clinical Features of VPA Tremors.
Medication Options for VPA Tremors.
What is next if Propranolol Fails?

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VALPROATE

This discussion is a part of our mood-stabilizer adverse events section, with chapters on the management of following valproate adverse events management:

Valproate & Thrombocytopenia
Valproate & Hair Loss
Valproate & High Ammonia
Valproate & Tremors

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