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Can I Give Valparin 200 Syrup For My Son Who Is Suffering From Autism?
My son is 5 years now. He has been diagnosed for Autism. The doctor also said that he has some convulsions in the brain. Therefore, he has been given Valparin 200 syrup.
Some doctors advised against giving valparin 200 as, they believe, that this medicine is given only i cases of seizures.
Therefore, please advise whether valparin 200 syrup is advisable for my son?
Some doctors advised against giving valparin 200 as, they believe, that this medicine is given only i cases of seizures.
Therefore, please advise whether valparin 200 syrup is advisable for my son?
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Hi. Valparin is an anticonvulsant drug.it will not cure autism, but also it is not contraindicated inautism. If your son has convulsions in brain then Valparin is one of the drugs.thanks.
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