Explanation
•Common side effects of valproic acid (Depakene) include nausea/vomiting, alopecia, tremors, vertigo, somnolence, and thrombocytopenia.
•Less common side effects include weight gain, edema, acne, hyperammonemia, hallucinations, and encephalopathy.
•Valproic acid (Depakene) is used in the treatment of seizures and bipolar disorder.