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Divalproex

Divalproex

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Divalproex is a psychiatric agent.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Sleepiness
Appetite changes
Tremor
Heartburn
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Nervousness
Dizziness
Nystagmus
Emotional instability
Blurred vision
Hair loss
Abnormal gait
Visual changes
Weight changes
Aching muscles
Jerking eye movements
Rash
Cloudy or blurred vision
Emotional problems
Change in vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Hallucinations
Hypersensitivity
Suicidal thoughts

Treats

Cluster headache
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4 reviews
Frontotemporal dementia
Condition

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What is in divalproex used for?

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A 44-year old asked:

what is divalproex prescribed for?

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A 34-year old asked:

What are the effects of divalproex sodium?

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A member asked:

What are the side effects of taking Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and Divalproex together The person is taking 40mg of Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and 250mg of Divalproex?

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A 39-year old asked:

What mood stabilizers do not have a drying effect on skin and eyes (i'm stuck with divalproex at the moment)?

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A 43-year old asked:

Gabapentin 300mg , xanax (alprazolam) 4mg , divalproex 100mg side effex?

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A 64-year old male asked:

I know that divalproex sodium can increase SHBG, thereby reducing free testosterone, but does it have any effect on Total T in men?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Doctor prescribed me trifluoperazine 2.5 twice a day today&m already on escitalopram 10mg&divalproex sodium 250mg. He says I have thought disorder.

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A 52-year old female asked:

On December 4th I had seizures, my neurologist has put me onLevetiraceta500mg and divalproex 500 mg for this what should I be aware of and what side e?

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A 63-year old male asked:

Divalproex sodium has affected my platlets and red blood cell indices (e.g., MCV). Does Neurontin (gabapentin) have similar effects?

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A 31-year old female asked about a 30-year old female:

Sister daily mixing clonazepam, paroxetine, fluoxetina, divalproex sodium, dimenhydr. Lately fainting, tongue rolling, hallucin, diarrhea. What to do?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Which has less side effects specially hair loss divalproex 500mg or topiramate 25 mg?

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A 31-year old female asked about a 30-year old female:

Psychiatrist prescribed clonazepam, paroxetine, fluoxetine, divalproex sodium and promethazine chlorhydrate. All together! can they really be mixed?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can you please discuss depakote used for?

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A 48-year old asked:

How long does depakote stay in the system?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Can 250 mg of depakote make you gain weight?

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A 38-year old asked:

How long does it take for depakote to be effective?

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A 50-year old female asked:

can even a small dose of depakote cause weught gain?

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How long can it take for depakote to leave your system?

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A 33-year old asked:

What are the chances of dying from overdose of depakote?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Can Lithium or Depakote make you feel depressed? how common is this?

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A 44-year old male asked:

I missed two doses of Depakote but took my morning dose. Am I ok to drive?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I put on 7lbs in 3month on 250 depakote a day .will I keep gaining at such a low dosage?what safe medication can I take to lose the weight?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you take cholest-off with depakote?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the tests for depakote overdose?

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A 48-year old asked:

What is the treatment for depakote overdose?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Does depakote slow down your metaboliam a lot?

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A 35-year old asked:

Why would depakote be prescribed for a patient?

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What is the definition or description of: Side effects of depakote?

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A 47-year old female asked:

off depakote for 6 days. no migraines. should I assume they will return and resume meds?

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