A 78-year-old man with CFS 5 and epilepsy on Sodium valproate presents with tremor, weight gain, and hair loss. Valproate level is therapeutic. What i...

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A 78-year-old man with CFS 5 and epilepsy on Sodium valproate presents with tremor, weight gain, and hair loss. Valproate level is therapeutic. What is the MOST likely explanation?

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Recognised dose-related side effects of Valproate

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Epilepsy worsening

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Hyperthyroidism

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Parkinson's disease

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Vitamin deficiency

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Valproate Side Effects

A 78-year-old man with CFS 5 and epilepsy on Sodium valproate presents with tremor, weight gain, and hair loss. Valproate level is therapeutic. What is the MOST likely explanation?