What are the side effects of suddenly stopping valproic acid?

Valproic acid is considered to be sodium valproate. There is a possibility of seizures being induced by stopping the medication abruptly. As a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug, sodium valproate can be used in the treatment of myoclonic epilepsy, various petit mal seizures, limited seizures and mixed epilepsy. Taking sodium valproate may cause side effects such as gastrointestinal reactions, liver impairment, and kidney impairment. Long-term use of sodium valproate can have an anti-epileptic effect by increasing the concentration of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system and inhibiting neuronal excitability. Sudden discontinuation of the drug may lead to seizures or even life-threatening persistent epileptic status. If you are taking sodium valproate, it is not recommended to stop the drug suddenly, it is recommended to stop the drug or change to other anti-epileptic drugs after slowly reducing the dosage under the guidance of the doctor, and regularly review the liver and kidney function, blood routine and other items.