Inconsistent response to divalproex sodium in hemichorea/hemiballism.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We report 6 patients with hemichorea/hemiballism of vascular origin who were treated with divalproex sodium (Depakote). Four of 6 responded initially. Marked improvement was seen in 2 patients only and in 1 of these hemiballism recurred despite continuing therapy. Divalproex sodium is not uniformly effective in the treatment of hemichorea/hemiballism.
Medical subject headings
- Chorea
- Movement Disorders
- Valproic Acid