Depakote ER and Equivalent

Depakote ER Information:

Depakote ER (Generic name: Divalproex Sodium Delay-Release Tablets) is an extended release product used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Depakote ER is also sometimes used as a mood stabilizer to treat bipolar disorders, and to prevent migraine headaches. Divalproex Sodium 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 ER is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Take Depakote ER exactly as it was prescribed for you.

Depakote ER Side Effects:

The most common Depakote ER 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 ER Precautions:

Do NOT take Depakote ER if you are allergic to Divalproex Sodium or to any of the ingredients in Depakote ER medication. Before taking Depakote ER 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 ER drug, especially of: antibiotics, antidepressants, aspirin, benzodiazepines, blood thinner (Coumadin), sleep aids, topiramate (Topamax), tranquilizers, rifampin, vorinostat, warfarin, zidovudine, and other seizure medications.