All of the following are adverse effects of sodium valproate except:: (A) Weight gain, (B) Alopecia, (C) Liver damage, (D) Osteomalacia
Answer is D. *Osteomalacia is not a side effect of sodium valproate. However, Phenytoin on the other hand can cause this problem. *Other side effects include weight gain, tremors, fulminant hepatitis and polycystic ovarian disease. REF: GOODMAN AND GILLMAN 13TH ED.