This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Valproic acid causes all EXCEPT- \nSelect and explain. \nA. It is an enzyme inducer, B. It causes obesity, C. It causes Hirsutism, D. It causes neural tube defects', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is \'a\' i.e., It is an enzyme inducer o Most of the anticonvulsants are enzyme inducers except valproate which is an inhibitor. Note: Some guides have given option C as the answer. But option \'c\' is correct as valproate can cause hirsutism: "Ceain drugs, including danazol, sodium valprote and anabolic steroids can cause hirsutism". ...Main et al "Valproate can cause increased hair growth hirsutism"...................................................... www.netdoctor.co.uk "Valproate has been linked with development of PCOD which is characterized by obesity, acne, hirsutism and infeility"............................. Handbook of Epilepsy treatment. o Valproate can cause hirsutism, but this is an uncommon side effect.', 'role': 'assistant'}]