Depakote Information:
Depakote (Generic name: Divalproex Sodium) is an anti-seizure drug used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Depakote is used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness), and to prevent migraine headaches. Divalproex is an anticonvulsant. It works by reducing or preventing the number of seizures by controlling the abnormal activity of nerve impulses in the brain and central nervous system. Depakote is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Take Depakote exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Depakote Side Effects:
The most common Depakote side effects include anxiety, change in menstrual periods, constipation, diarrhea, flu symptoms, hair loss, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, tremor, upset stomach, unusual weight loss or gain. If you are experiencing any severe side effects such as chest pain, easy bruising or bleeding, dark urine, fainting, fever, hallucinations, jaundice, mental/mood changes, uncontrolled eye movement, and serious allergic reaction (difficult breathing, hives, itching, rash, swelling), please inform your doctor immediately.
Depakote Precautions:
Do NOT take Depakote if you are allergic to Divalproex or to any of the ingredients in Depakote medication. Before taking Depakote oral, tell your doctor if you have had any medical conditions such as bleeding or blood clotting disorder, brain disease (dementia), dehydration, head injury, HIV or CMV infection, infant deaths, liver or kidney disease, poor nutrition, and urea cycle disorder. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications you use. They may interact with Depakote drug, especially of: antibiotics, antidepressants, aspirin, benzodiazepines, blood thinner (Coumadin), sleep aids, topiramate (Topamax), tranquilizers, rifampin, vorinostat, warfarin, zidovudine, and other seizure medications.
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