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Which of the following side effects should LT be made aware of while on Divalproex Sodium?
Suggested Answer: C
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Common GI side effects of Valproic Acid and Divalproex Sodium are Weight gain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia. Divalproex sodium or valproic acid affects reproductive endocrine function in women. Menstrual irregularities defined as amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and prolonged cycles were common. Gynecomastia is not a side effect of Divalproex Sodium. For list of drugs that causes gynecomastia refer the reference. Gingival hyperplasia is a well-known side effect of phenytoin.
http://www.pharmaco-vigilance.eu/content/drug-induced-gynecomastia
11 comments · newest first
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Shantay
11 months ago
Wait, gingival hyperplasia? I didn't know that was a thing!
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Freida
12 months ago
Gynecomastia can happen, but it's not super common.
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Lonna
12 months ago
Oligomenorrhea? Really? That's surprising!
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Aretha
12 months ago
I've heard about alopecia too.
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Catalina
1 year ago
Weight gain is a common side effect.
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Dominque
1 year ago
I feel like I’ve seen gynecomastia listed somewhere too, but I can’t recall if it’s a major concern with this medication.
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Samuel
1 year ago
I think I came across a practice question that mentioned alopecia as a side effect. Is that right?
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Felice
1 year ago
I remember reading about Divalproex Sodium and its side effects, but I’m not sure if weight gain is the most common one.
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Ria
1 year ago
Oligomenorrhea sounds familiar, but I’m not confident if it’s specifically linked to Divalproex Sodium.
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Polly
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The specification and graph options seem straightforward, and I think I can apply my knowledge of test design principles to identify the right answer.
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Ahmed
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know Scrum has something to do with short iterations, but I'm not totally clear on how that specifically limits the risk of doing something wrong. I'll have to think this through a bit more.