Levocarnitine for valproate-induced hyperammonemia in the psychiatric setting: A case series and literature review.
Lauren M BrownNicole L CupplesTroy A MoorePublished in: The mental health clinician (2018)
This literature review and case series illustrates successful use of levocarnitine supplementation for reduction of ammonia levels in the setting of VPA-induced hyperammonemia among patients with psychiatric disorders. However, clinical significance of ammonia reduction in asymptomatic patients is difficult to determine.