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What are the effects of overdose of sodium valproate?

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Dr. Kevin Nasky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Go to Emergency Dept: Dizziness, headache, ataxia (difficulty walking), hallucinations, somnolence/sedation, confusion, coma. If you suspect valproate over-ingestion, you should go directly to an emergency room as overdose can be fatal.

Answered 7/18/2017

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