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What Medications Cause High Ammonia Levels? Understanding Drug-Induced Hyperammonemia

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According to a study analyzing the World Health Organization's global pharmacovigilance database, valproic acid was the most frequently reported drug linked to hyperammonemia. This condition, characterized by abnormally high ammonia levels in the blood, can result from various medications and may lead to serious neurological complications if left unaddressed.