Divalproex (valproic acid) is associated with significant weight gain and:
a. lowered seizure threshold
b. polycystic ovarian syndrome in women
c. development of anorexia nervosa
d. priapism in men
B
Divalproex (valproic acid) is associated with significant weight gain. It may also be associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in women. This is a relatively common condition nearly always associated with obesity.
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