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  • Title: Influence of valproate monotherapy on platelet activation and hematologic values.
    Author: Zeller JA, Schlesinger S, Runge U, Kessler C.
    Journal: Epilepsia; 1999 Feb; 40(2):186-9. PubMed ID: 9952265.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Valproate (VPA) has been linked to coagulation disturbances, with both impaired and exaggerated clotting, which has been attributed to an effect of VPA on platelets or hemostatic proteins. Additional thrombocytic function testing may help to identify patients at risk of increased bleeding caused by platelet dysfunction. METHODS: We evaluated the influence of VPA on hematologic routine values and platelet activation by using immunostaining and flow cytometry in 30 patients receiving long-term VPA therapy and in 30 controls. RESULTS: The fraction of activated platelets was similar in both groups; however, the general extent of platelet activation was significantly lower in the patient group, with considerable interindividual variability. In addition, patients had a significantly lower platelet count, prolonged thrombin time, and higher mean corpuscular hemoglobin. CONCLUSIONS: Our data confirm the previously reported hematologic changes caused by VPA and additionally suggest that VPA impairs procoagulatory thrombocytic function, which is reflected by reduced platelet activation and increased thrombin time. Possible mechanisms of VPA-platelet interaction are discussed.
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