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Does Valpoic Acid Such As Depakene Lower Life Expectancy?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Question: Does valpoic acid such as depakene lowers life expectancy on average ?
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Answered by Dr. Guru (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer: no clinical research evidence as such but side eff Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! There is no clinical research evidence that valproic acid such as depakene would directly decrease life expectancy on average. However, it's side effects need to be kept in mind and should be used judiciously. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!
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Does Valpoic Acid Such As Depakene Lower Life Expectancy?

Brief Answer: no clinical research evidence as such but side eff Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! There is no clinical research evidence that valproic acid such as depakene would directly decrease life expectancy on average. However, it's side effects need to be kept in mind and should be used judiciously. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!