DEPAKENE (VALPROIC ACID)

Depakene Information

Depakene is a drug with generic name of Valproic Acid. Depakene is a drug that alters chemicals in the brain that are responsible for causing seizures.

Depakene Indications

Depakene is used to treat seizure disorders of varied kind.

Depakene can also be used for other purposes aside from treating seizure disorders.

Depakene Warnings

Depakene is not to be taken if you have a liver disease.

Depakene is also known to cause major birth defects. Depakene has been known to cause malformations of the face and head; it has also been a cause of deformations of the nervous system, and of the heart. Depakene should never be taken by patients who are pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant.

Depakene is also not advised for patients who are nursing a baby as it passes into the breast milk and may cause harm to the nursing baby.

Children below 2 years old should be warned against using Depakene as it can increase their risks of contracting liver diseases. Children who are especially at risk are the ones taking multiple seizure medicines, with mental retardation, brain diseases, those with metabolic diseases.

Patients with Pancreatitis should be warned against taking Depakene as your initial condition will worsen and it may even lead to death. Consult your doctor first before taking Depakene to know if you have Pancreatitis.

Do not abruptly cease taking Depakene without first talking to your doctor about it. Abruptly stopping Depakene may further aggravate seizures.

It is important that you carry an identification tag that denotes that you are taking Depakene. This is especially useful in cases of emergencies.

Do not take alcoholic beverages and foods while taking Depakene without first talking to your doctor about it. Taking Alcohol together with Depakene may further increase its dizzying effect.

Blood tests and liver assessments should be done before the intake of Depakene.

Depakene Intake Guidelines

Take Depakene exactly as directed by your doctor. Never attempt to deviate from your doctor’s instructions on how to take Depakene.

Each dose of Depakene should be taken with a full glass of water.

Always swallow the Depakene tablet whole. Do not crush, chew or break the Depakene tablet as doing so may irritate the insides of your mouth and tongue.

Liquid forms of Depakene should be adequately measured from a dose-measuring cup or spoon.

Depakene Dosage

The exact and efficient dose of Depakene can only be determined by your doctor. Do not attempt to prescribe a dose of Depakene for yourself.

Depakene Overdose

Overdose of Depakene may be characterized by these symptoms:

• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Weak and faint heartbeat
• Decrease in the frequency of breathing
• No breathing signs
• Unconsciousness

If these symptoms are present and if overdose is suspected, immediately seek emergency medical attention.

Depakene Missed Dose

If you happen to miss a dose of Depakene, you can it as soon as you remember provided that is not yet near the time for the next scheduled dose of Depakene. Do not double dose Depakene.

Depakene Side Effects

The side effects associated with Depakene may range from mild to deadly. Liver failure has been reported to be associated with Depakene intake and in some cases have even caused death. Persons with weak liver and children ages 2 and below should be warned before taking Depakene as they are the ones most likely to experience liver failure.

Pancreatitis has also been reported in some patients who have been taking Depakene. The progress of the disease of some patients who acquired it from taking Depakene has resulted to death. Inform your doctor if you begin to feel early signs of Pancreatitis such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.

Other side effects associated with Depakene intake are:

• Hallucinations
• Menstrual irregularities
• Depression and psychiatric problems
• Anemia
• Rashes
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Double vision
• Allergic reactions
• Weight gain
• Headache
• Allergic reactions

Other side effects not listed here may also be likely to occur. Inform your doctor if you experience any of the mentioned side effects.

Depakene Drug Reactions

Depakene may not work well with other drugs such as:

• Phenytoin
• Phenobarbitals
• Felbamate
• Clonazepam
• Lamotrigine
• Carbamezipine

The mentioned drugs above, when taken together with Depakene, may lessen the effects of Depakene in the body.

Inform your doctor if you are taking drugs that affect the flow of blood in the body such as coumadin or aspirin. When you are taking any of those, your Depakene dosage may be adjusted or significantly lowered.

Medicines such as anti-depressants, medicines that contain alcohol and/or alcoholic beverages, antihistamines, pain relievers and other drugs that may cause drowsiness when taken together with Depakene may result to dangerous sedation and severe dizziness.

Other drugs not mentioned here may also interact with Depakene. Always inform your doctor of the drugs you are taking before taking Depakene.

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