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Sodium valproate in Sydenham's chorea

Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, and the T. S. Srinivasan Department of Clinical Neurology and Research, The Public Health Centre, Madras, India.

Five patients with a moderate to severe degree of Sydenham's chorea were treated with sodium valproate for their involuntary movements. Within a week of commencement of treatment, the choreic movements disappeared completely. Sodium valproate appears to be a promising drug in the management of Sydenham's chorea.

Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Srinivas, "Gauri Shankar," No. 3 Srinagar Colony, Madras, India 600 015.

Accepted for publication April 13, 1984.

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