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Home » Migraines » Depakote (Divalproex) Depakote (Divalproex) is an anticonvulsant used to control seizures. It may also be used to treat migraine headaches manic episodes and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Buy Depakote (Divalproex) and other Migraines products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Depakote (Divalproex): Product Type: Migraines Brand name: Depakote Generic name: Divalproex What is the most important information I should know about Depakote? • In rare cases Depakote has caused life-threatening liver failure especially in children younger than 2 years old. Children of this age may be at even greater risk for liver problems if they use more than one seizure medication if they have a metabolic disorder or if they have a brain disease causing mental impairment (such as Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease Huntington disease multiple sclerosis or a brain injury or infection). • Depakote has also caused rare cases of life-threatening pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Pancreatitis can come on suddenly and symptoms may start even after you have been taking Depakote for several years. • Seek emergency medical attention if the person taking this medicine has nausea vomiting stomach pain or loss of appetite low fever dark urine clay-colored stools or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage. Some of these symptoms may also be early signs of pancreatitis. • Do not use this medication without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. • Do not stop taking the medication even if you feel better. It is important to take Depakote regularly to prevent seizures from recurring. Call your doctor promptly if this medicine does not seem to be working as well in preventing your seizures. • Do not crush chew break or open a delayed-release or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. • Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are taking Depakote in case of emergency. Any doctor dentist or emergency medical care provider who treats you should know that you are taking Depakote. • Avoid using other drugs that make you sleepy (such as other seizure medicines alcohol cold medicine pain medication muscle relaxers and medicine for depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Depakote. What is Depakote? • Depakote affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. • Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Depakote is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. • Depakote may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Depakote? • In rare cases Depakote has caused life-threatening liver failure especially in children younger than 2 years old. Children of this age may be at even greater risk for liver problems if they use more than one seizure medication if they have a metabolic disorder or if they have a brain disease causing mental impairment (such as Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease Huntington disease multiple sclerosis or a brain injury or infection). • Depakote has also caused rare cases of life-threatening pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Pancreatitis can come on suddenly and symptoms may start even after you have been taking Depakote for several years. • Do not take Depakote if you have liver disease or a urea cycle disorder. • Before taking Depakote tell your doctor if you have: a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; a history of head injury brain disorder or coma; a family history of a urea cycle disorder; a family history of infant deaths with unknown cause; or HIV or CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection. • If you have any of these conditions you may not be able to use Depakote or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. • FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use Depakote without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. • Depakote passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing infant. Do not take Depakote without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. • Depakote should not be given to a child younger than 2 years of age without a doctor's consent. • Older adults may be more sensitive to sleepiness caused by this medicine. How should I take Depakote? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medication. Your dose may need to be changed if you do not get enough fluids each day. • To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your liver function will need to be tested. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. • Do not stop taking the medication even if you feel better. It is important to take Depakote regularly to prevent seizures from recurring. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Call your doctor promptly if this medicine does not seem to be working as well in preventing your seizures. • Do not crush chew break or open a delayed-release or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. • Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are taking Depakote in case of emergency. Any doctor dentist or emergency medical care provider who treats you should know that you are taking Depakote. • Store Depakote at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. • Symptoms of a Depakote overdose may include sleepiness or drowsiness shallow breathing weak pulse or loss of consciousness. What should I avoid while taking Depakote? • Avoid drinking alcohol which can increase some of the side effects of Depakote. • Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine pain medication muscle relaxers and medicine for seizures depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Depakote. • Depakote can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. • Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Depakote can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun. What are the possible side effects of Depakote? • Seek emergency medical attention if the person taking this medicine has nausea vomiting stomach pain or loss of appetite low fever dark urine clay-colored stools or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage. Some of these symptoms may also be early signs of pancreatitis. • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. • Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: unexplained weakness with vomiting and confusion or fainting; easy bruising or bleeding unusual weakness; fever skin rash swollen glands; fever chills body aches flu symptoms; urinating less than usual; blood in your urine; hallucinations (seeing things that aren't there); weakness lack of coordination; a red blistering peeling skin rash; extreme drowsiness; unusual bleeding or bruising; or double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes. • Continue using Depakote and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects: drowsiness or weakness; diarrhea constipation upset stomach; depression anxiety or other emotional changes; changes in your menstrual periods; enlarged breasts; tremor (shaking); hair loss; weight changes; a red blistering peeling skin rash; vision changes; or unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Depakote? • Before taking Depakote tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: topiramate (Topamax); tolbutamide (Orinase); a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol); zidovudine (Retrovir); clozapine (Clozaril Fazaclo); diazepam (Valium); meropenem (Merrem); rifampin (Rifadin Rimactane Rifater); ethosuximide (Zarontin); or another seizure medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin) carbamazepine (Tegretol Carbatrol) phenobarbital (Luminal Solfoton) felbamate (Felbatol) lamotrigine (Lamictal) or clonazepam (Klonopin). • If you are using any of these drugs you may not be able to use Depakote or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. • There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Depakote. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. 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