Valproic acid (VPA), which is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer, has been applied in treating several neurological and psychiatric conditions. However, severe neurotoxic side effects may result from its use, especially when taken at certain developmental stages of a child’s brain. Consequently, the present narrative review aimed not only to summarize what is presently known about the neurotoxicity of VPA and the related neuropsychiatric disorders, but also to focus on potential…
