Valproic Acid medication may cause serious/life threatening damage to the liver/pancreas, especially in children who are less than 2 years old or patients already suffering from mental retardation, patients already taking more than one medication for seizure disorders, inherited diseases that prevent changing of food to energy in the body.
Valproic Acid medication can cause birth defects, if you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breast feeding inform your doctor. If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you experience Nausea, Stomach Pain, Appetite Loss, Vomiting, contact your doctor immediately.
Depakote by nature may also be described as a white powder possessing a particular kind of odor.
How To Use Depakote
Swallow tablet whole with a glass of water.
This medication may be taken with or without food. Consult your health care professional for exact dosage and for use in children.
Depakote Side Effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
Fever
Hair Loss
Depression
Memory Loss
Swollen Glands
Suicidal Thoughts
Co-ordination Loss
Unusual Bruising or Bleeding
Blisters/Rash/Itching/Hives
Tiny purplish spots on the skin
Breathing Difficulty/Swallowing
Sometimes, Depakote may even cause diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, changes in one’s menstrual cycles, ringing in one’s ears and shakiness.
Furthermore, Depakote may even cause unexpected weight gain, unsteadiness, mood swings, a persistent sore throat, unexpected weight loss, chest pain and swelling of one’s hands and feet.
Moreover, Depakote may even cause palpitations, Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movements), anxiety, agitation, hostility, rapid speech and dark urine.
Furthermore, Depakote may even cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, Jaundice, Encephalopathy (a type of brain disorder), urea cycle disorders, breast enlargement and an unpleasant taste in one’s mouth.
Depakote Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
Depakote interacts with various medications, such as, Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Phenelzine, Clonazepam, Diazepam, Doripenem, Carbamazepine and Imipenem.
Moreover, Depakote even interacts with various medications, such as, Mefloquine, Ethosuximide, Felbamate, Lamotrigine, Ethosuximide, Phenobarbital and muscle relaxants.
Depakote interacts with various medications, such as, Felbamate, Lamotrigine, Phenytoin, Topiramate, Rifampin, Warfarin, Vorinostat and Tranquilizers.
Moreover, Depakote even interacts with various medications, such as, Zidovudine, Diphenhydramine, Sedatives, Codeine, Chlorpromazine, Clozapine and Meropenem.
Depakote Over Dose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Depakote Notes
This medicine is also known by the names Divalproex sodium and Valproate sodium.
Do not change the brand or dosage or stop taking this medication without consulting your health care professional.
It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Depakote they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from Pancreatitis, alcoholic abuse or dementia.
It is also very important for the patient to know that before consuming Depakote they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from excessive dehydration, severe malnutrition or Cytomegalovirus (HIV or CMV infections).
Depakote M Dose
Do not double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Depakote Uses
Valproic Acid medication is used for seizure control in ceratin types of Epilepsy and also for other conditions like Mania, Migrane Prevention, Bipolar Disorder.
Depakote Other Uses
Depakote is also used to help treat seizure disorders.
Depakote is also used to help rectify the imbalance of neurotransmitters within one’s brain.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Depakote Storage
Store at room temperature between 15 & 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F), away from heat and moisture.
Depakote Precaution
Consult a doctor for the use of this medication in children.
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