Depakote and Depakote ER* are
Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, hair loss, blurred/ double vision, change in menstrual periods, ringing in the ears, shakiness (tremor), unsteadiness, Overdose Expiration Depakote and Depakote ER are brand-name drugs prescribed for bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and migraine
Depakote can cause damage to your pancreas, and if this is diagnosed, it should ordinarily be discontinued
Serious liver damage that can cause death, especially in children younger than 2 years old and patients with
Depakote sprinkle capsules may be opened and the medicine sprinkled onto a spoonful of pudding or applesauce to make swallowing easier
Along with its needed effects, divalproex sodium (the active ingredient contained in Depakote ER) may cause some
Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect
pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
Valproic acid is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy)
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
When my kids were on Depakote, we used 125 mg sprinkle capsules that can either be swallowed whole or opened and sprinkled on food
1 The mechanism for VPA-induced hyperammonemia includes the urea cycle, the principal pathway for nitrogen metabolism; VPA treatment results in direct inhibition of N-acetyl glutamate, leading to systemic disruption and increasing blood ammonia levels
Pediatric
However, in some cases it may be the only treatment option available, for example, for Extremely high blood ammonia levels: fatigue, poor mental alertness, vomiting; (Depakote)
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
My psychiatrist said I should not go through ANY WITHDRAWALS, but I have been on so many anti-depressants & medications in the past and have ALWAYS gone through the confusion, dizziness
Excessive sleepiness
If you or a loved one experiences these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible
To learn more about Depakote’s side effects, view the prescribing information for Depakote DR tablets, Depakote ER tablets, and Depakote Sprinkle capsules
replace calcium if hypocalcemia)