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Trinka EugenAbstract
To compare the incidence and magnitude of weight gain associated with valproic acid (VPA) monotherapy in male and female epilepsy patients and to determine possible gender-specific differences in frequency of carbohydrate craving, body-composition, glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism.
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Adult
Anticonvulsants/adverse effects*
Appetite/drug effects*
Body Mass Index
Dietary Carbohydrates
Epilepsy/drug therapy*
Female
Glucose/metabolism
Homeostasis/drug effects
Humans
Leptin/blood
Male
Sex Factors
Valproic Acid/adverse effects*
Weight Gain/drug effects*
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