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Hi, In bipolar mood disorder medicine sodium valproate blood serum level is 108 microgm/ ml. Is it normal or being toxic?
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It's within normal limits.
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Hello. Normal range for serum valproic acid is 50 to 100 ug/ml. In some case levels upto 125 can be taken as normal. The important point is about clinical side effects. If you have any despite normal blood levels, then dose need to be decreased accordingly. Thanks.
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