Depakote, also called sodium valproate, is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is used for manic depression (mania associated with bipolar disorder), epilepsy (seizures), and migraine headaches. It causes drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, low platelet count, vomiting, tremors, hair loss, and tiredness.
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I read Depakote and Paroxetine can cause Parkinson's. How to stop them without withdrawal symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from OCD and doctor prescribed Depakote XR 500 mg and Paroxetine CR 25 mg, which I am taking for last eight years. I read that these medicines can cause drug-induced Parkinson's. Please advise how to stop taking these medicines without withdrawal symptoms. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think that those medications can induce Parkinson's. Antipsychotic drugs are more common to induce extrapyramidal symptoms like Parkinson's. Still, if you want to stop it, then you need to taper off over months gradually. It may lead to worsening your OCD. Read Full »
I want to know about Valtoco's effectiveness in seizures.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old dealing with seizures for the past 10 years, especially during stress or anxiety. Currently on 750 mg of Depakote, I came across Valtoco and its benefits for seizures. How does it differ from Depakote, and how effective is it for stress or anxiety-induced seizures? S... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Valtoco (Levetiracetam) is an FDA-approved (Food and Drug Administration) antiepileptic medication for treating seizures (sudden, abnormal brain activity causing various symptoms) in adults with epilepsy (a neurological d... Read Full »
Do I need liver supplements while taking Depakote?
Query: Hello doctor, Are there any liver supplements that I can take while on Risperdal and Depakote? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The side effects of Depakote (Sodium valproate) on the liver are quite common and well known. It does cause an increase in liver enzymes level and symptoms like weakness, lethargy, jaundice (yellowing of skin and sclera), loss of appetite - all due to its effect on the ... Read Full »
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