INDICATIONS
Depakote is used to deal with various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used along with other seizure medications. It is also used to deal with the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness), and also to prevent migraine headaches. Depakote affects chemicals within the body that could be involved with causing seizures.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Depakote as directed through your doctor.
Ask your medical provider any questions maybe you have about how precisely to utilize Depakote.
STORAGE
Store Depakote between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store from heat, moisture, and lightweight. Do not store inside the bathroom. Keep Depakote out from the reach of children and far from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Divalproex.
All medicines may cause unwanted effects, however, many everyone has no, or minor, unwanted side effects.
Check with a medical expert if some of these most typical unwanted side effects persist or become bothersome:
Change in appetite; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; hair loss; headache; indigestion; nausea; stomach cramps or pain; sleep disorders; vomiting; weakness; weight changes.
Seek medical attention immediately if all of these severe unwanted side effects occur:
Severe hypersensitive reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness inside chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thinking; alteration of menstrual period; adjustments to behavior; chest pain; confusion; dark, tarry, or bloody stools; dark urine; difficulty speaking; difficulty urinating or other urination problems; extreme tiredness; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; hearing difficulties; involuntary movements in the arms or legs; involuntary movements or chewing movements with the face, jaw, mouth, or tongue; joint pain; not enough energy; lack of appetite; loss of coordination; loss of seizure control; memory loss; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, depression, exaggerated a feeling of well-being, hostility, impulsiveness, inability to sit still, irritability, panic disorder, restlessness); nosebleed; pounding inside chest; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or actions; swelling in the arms or legs; the signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); tremor; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual weakness; vision changes or blurred vision; yellowing with the skin or eyes.
This is not a total set of all side effects that could occur. If you've got questions about negative effects, contact your doctor.
Do NOT use Depakote if:
Contact a medical expert or doctor immediately if these connect with you.
Some medical ailments may talk with Depakote. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any health conditions, in particular when any from the following apply to you:
Some medicines may communicate with Depakote. Tell your health care provider in the event you are taking any other medicines, especially any with the following:
This might not be a total set of all interactions that could occur. Ask your medical provider if Depakote may communicate with other medicines that you are taking. Check with your medical provider before you begin, stop, or affect the dose of any medicine.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days
Airmail: 2-3 weeks, EMS: 3-8 business days.