Effect of Valproic Acid on Seizure Control and on Survival in Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme (P01.096)

February 14, 2013, from MedWorm: Brain Tumor

CONCLUSIONS: Polytherapy with VPA and LEV strongly contributes to seizure control to either of these as monotherapy. Use of VPA together with chemoradiation by temozolomide results in a 2 months longer survival of patients with GBM.Disclosure: Dr. Kerkhof has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dielemans has nothing to disclose. Dr. van Breemen has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zwinkels has nothing to disclose. Dr. Walchenbach has nothing to disclose. Dr. Taphoorn has nothing to disclose. Dr. Vecht has received research support from UCB Pharma. (Source: Neurology) View Source