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Medicines sodium valproateQuestion & answer

sodium valproate · Medicine question

Can sodium valproate be stopped suddenly?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. Sudden withdrawal can allow seizures or mood symptoms to return. Any change should be planned with a specialist.

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