Depakote ER
Generic Name: Divalproex Brand Name: Depakote ER
Important Caution while using Depakote ER :
Rare cases of life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas have occurred with the use of Depakote ER Extended-Release Tablets. Call your doctor immediately if you notice any stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. Patients taking Depakote Extended-Release Tablets are noticed with threatening liver failure. Children younger than 2 years old are at increased risk. Studies proved that Depakote Extended-Release Tablets can cause severe birth defects if it is used during pregnancy.
Use of Depakote ER Extended-Release Tablets:
Depakote ER Tablets are mainly used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and prevent migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions. Depakote ER Extended-Release Tablets are an anticonvulsant. Depakote ER Tablets helps by reducing or preventing the number of seizures by controlling the abnormal activity of nerve impulses in the brain and central nervous system.
Stop using Depakote ER Extended-Release Tablets if:
> Allergic to any ingredient in Depakote Extended-Release Tablets.
> Liver problems or a urea cycle disorder
Discuss the above conditions with your Doctor before using Depakote Tablets.
Points to remember while using Depakote ER dosage Extended-Release Tablets:
Some medical conditions may interact with Depakote Extended-Tablets. It is always better to discuss with your doctor about it especially if you have any noticeable or serious conditions like Pregnancy, Using some other medicines, Allergies to Medicines, History of severe infections or serious illness etc. Some medicines may well interact with Depakote Extended Tablets and other some not.
Please note that the above information is not a complete list of information about using Depakote Tablets.
Use of Depakote ER Extended-Release Tablets:
Follow the Doctors prescription carefully about the use of Depakote Tablets. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Safety information for Depakote ER Tablets:
- Depakote Extended-Release Tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision.
- While using Depakote doo not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness.
- Inform your Doctor or Dentist about the present medical condition and use of Depakote .
- Depakote may cause inflammation of the pancreas is a potentially life-threatening illness.
- Depakote Extended-Release Tablets may reduce the number of clot-forming cells in your blood and an unusual drop in body temperature is also noticed.
- Children younger than 10 years old need extreme caution while taking Depakote .
- Depakote Extended-Release Tablets has been shown to cause harm to the fetus.
Side effect of Depakote ER Extended-Release Tablets:
Some common and severe side effect of Depakote ER was reported in different clinical studies. Your doctor can guide you better on this topic.
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