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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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Divalproex-induced stuttering: A rare case report
Shatavisa Mukherjee1, Sukanta Sen1, Seshadri S Chatterjee2, Arunava Biswas1, Santanu K Tripathi1
1 Department of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
2 Department of Psychiatry, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sukanta Sen
Department Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, 108 C R Avenue, Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2395-2555.161419
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This report describes development of stuttering with divalproex sodium in a patient of bipolar disorder. The treatment was started with twice a day regime which was well-tolerated and the patient started showing some improvement in symptoms. After a week, as the dosing was switched to three times a day, the patient experienced decreased and labored speech. His articulation altered as were the intensity and timings of utterance. Speech rhythm was also affected. Patient reported that such a problem he never experienced earlier. As he reverted to twice a day regime on advice of the doctor, there was improvement in his speech. |
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