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Valproate-associated stomatitis.

Melody Ryan1, Robert J Baumann, Craig S Miller

  • 1Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536-0084, USA. maryan1@uky.edu

Journal of Child Neurology
|May 25, 2002
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Divalproex sodium, an epilepsy medication, can cause severe stomatitis, a rare oral condition. Stopping the drug led to the resolution of stomatitis in a pediatric patient.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Pharmacovigilance

Background:

  • Divalproex sodium is a widely used antiepileptic drug for managing pediatric epilepsy.
  • Stomatitis, characterized by inflammation of the oral mucosa, can manifest with various etiologies.
  • Adverse drug reactions are a significant concern in long-term pediatric medication management.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old child with epilepsy developed severe stomatitis.
  • The onset of stomatitis occurred 18 months after initiating divalproex sodium therapy.
  • Clinical and oral examinations confirmed the severity of the stomatitis.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare but serious adverse effect of divalproex sodium.
  • Cessation of divalproex sodium treatment resulted in the complete resolution of stomatitis.

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  • Literature review confirms stomatitis as a potential, albeit uncommon, side effect of divalproex sodium.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider stomatitis in the differential diagnosis for pediatric patients on divalproex sodium presenting with oral lesions.
    • Early recognition and potential drug cessation may prevent severe oral complications.
    • This case underscores the importance of ongoing pharmacovigilance for antiepileptic drugs in pediatric populations.