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Is Valproic Acid a Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On November 16, 2010 @ 11:25 pm In Retina | Comments Disabled

Valproic acid, used for seizures, was shown to improve visual fields in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients in a small study. Consider using it off-label until larger prospective studies are done, as it seems to be well-tolerated, and RP patients want options.

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