Depakote Er - Divalproex Sodium - Extended Release - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Depakote Er.
• Depakote ER
• dye-VAL-pro-ex

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include deep sleep, irregular heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Be sure to tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription drugs you are taking, especially of.

Depakote Er Miscellaneous Notes

• Lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to monitor your progress.
• Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

Possible Side Effects

• Mild stomach pain, loss of appetite, change in menstrual periods, diarrhea, mild hair loss, unsteadiness, dizziness, drowsiness, rash or headache might occur.
• If any of these effects continue or are bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Very unlikely but report.

Depakote Er Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to prevent migraine headaches and is also used to treat seizures.

Warning

• Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) liver problems have occurred in patients using this drug.
• Children using this drug who are under the age of 2 years are at higher risk to experience liver problems, especially if they also have a severe seizure disorder along with mental retardation; are using more than one seizure control drug; have body process (metabolic) problems or have brain disorders.
• If used in these patients, this drug must not be used with additional seizure control drugs.
• Early signs of liver problems include loss of seizure control, vomiting, unusual tiredness/weakness, loss of appetite, yellowing eyes/skin, or swelling of the face.
• Contact your doctor promptly if you develop any of these symptoms.
• Liver tests should be run before and during use of the drug.
• Rarely, severe (sometimes fatal) pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation) has occurred during use of this medication.
• It may progress quickly and may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
• Contact your doctor promptly if you develop any of these symptoms.
• Rarely, severe (sometimes fatal) encephalopathy (decreased mental status) has occurred during use of this medication.
• This has occurred in patients with a specific metabolic disorder (urea cycle disorder).
• Symptoms may include unusual weakness, vomiting, or mental changes.
• Contact your doctor promptly if you develop any of these symptoms.
• This drug may cause birth defects.
• Consult your doctor about the use of this medication during pregnancy.

Read Before Using Depakote Er (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take exactly as directed by your doctor.
• If stomach upset occurs, you may take this with food to minimize this effect.
• Swallow this medication whole.
• Do not chew or crush it.
• It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant.
• Take your dose at the same time each day.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).