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Depakote
Depakote is an anti-seizure medication used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is also approved to treat epilepsy and migraines. It is available in different forms and dosages, including sprinkles, capsules, oral solutions and extended-release capsules.
397 Questions
What is a therapeutic Depakote level?
Normal range is from 50 - 100 but it can go up to 125 without any worry. Anything past 125 is cause for worry. This is where you need to worry about being depakote toxic.
How long will it take to see effects of depakote?
The literature says to allow as long as 6 weeks.
However when I was placed on depakote for Bipolar Disorder, I was feeling that something was different within about 3 days of the first dose (although I was not sure what was different at that time).
Can depakote cause infertility in males?
according to my Dr a female who is over the age of 13 and taking depakote will run a 90% chance of becoming infertile that being said i have bean on depakote since i was 12 i am now 20 and pregnant with my first child.
How many xanax can you take before you overdose?
Depending on your body size and tolerance level, You would need a about a cereal bowl full of Xanax to overdose on Alprazolam alone. the benzodiazepine family is generally recognized as very safe. Combining benzodiazepines with other drugs is very dangerous though.
Can 1000 mg depakote tablet be cut in half?
No, the tablets have a coating that controls the rate at which the drug is released and reduces the chance of stomach upset. Cutting the tablet can allow a very high initial dose that can have unpleasant results.
How long does it take depakote to work?
From my experience it will take 1-3 weeks depending on dosage and your body
Is 2000 mg's a day too much for depakote for epilepsy?
My son is on 2500 mg of depakote er. His doctor has him check his blood levels and he needs this high dose for the medication to be effective. It has changed his life for the better. The only problem is significant weight gain. Hopefully they will come up with something in the future to help with this.
Can Prozac and depakote be taken together?
I don't recommend it, I did so, and experienced self-induced seizures.
You can take Depakote with Tramadol as long as you don't exceed more than 3 a day. I am on both meds and the pharamists told me that and I have lived by it, and I have not had seizures but then again I am taking Depakote for BiPolar Disorder not epilepsy.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Depakote?
Patients and their physicians should http://www.answers.com/topic/weigh the risks and benefits of topiramate before beginning treatment. Topiramate is usually well tolerated, but may cause a variety of usually mild side effects. http://www.answers.com/topic/dizziness and drowsiness are the most frequently reported side effects of topiramate. Other possible side effects include: * double vision * tingling or http://www.answers.com/topic/prickly feeling of the extremeties * language problems described as "trouble finding the right word" * loss of http://www.answers.com/topic/appetite and nervousness (in children) Many of these side effects disappear or occur less frequently during treatment as the body adjusts to the medication. However, if any symptoms persist or become too http://www.answers.com/topic/uncomfortable, the prescribing physician should be consulted. Other, uncommon side effects of topiramate can lead to serious complications. A person taking topiramate who experiences any of the following symptoms should immediately contact their physician: * blurred vision and eye pain * extreme mood or mental changes * shakiness or http://www.answers.com/topic/unsteady walking * kidney stones * difficulty breathing * chest pain * irregular heartbeat * faintness or loss of consciousness
The most common side-effects of the drug Topomax include:
- Chest pain
- Metabolic acidosis (which leads to fatigue and loss of appetite)
- Decreased sweating
- Kidney stones
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Impaired vision
- Birth defects in children
The main known side-effects of the drug Topomax are:
- Chest pain
- Metabolic acidosis (which leads to fatigue and loss of appetite)
- Decreased sweating
- Kidney stones
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Impaired vision
- Birth defects in children
Is divalproex and depakote the same med?
yes, divalproex sodium to be exact: a 50% 50% mixture of valproic acid and sodium valproate in a resonance bond.
Can you take depakote and guaifenesin?
Yes they can. Remember that guaifenesin is an expectorant, so you need to drink more water while you are sick. It can also make you a little jittery or nervous. You might also try taking a hot, steamy shower - that helps many people with a chest cold and cough.
Can you snort Lexapro to get high?
First and foremost, it is not recommended to take a medication which has not been prescribed to you or in the improper dosages in an attempt to "get high".
Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and depression and usually has a drowsy effect on the user.
So your answer is no.
Although it will make you dizzy and usually sick to your stomach.
What side affects are there from depakote?
The most severe side effects are the 10 times higher than average incidence rates of serious, irreversible birth defects (teratogenic) such as births of brainless babies (anencephaly). People who take this drug can experience a variety of side effects, some of which may or may not require immediate medical attention. Especially dangerous side effects include vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, or dark urine. These suggest a possibility of liver damage. People taking this drug should also call their doctor if they experience other serious side effects. Some serious side effects are unusual bleeding (especially in the urine), hallucinations, and extreme drowsiness. Some people also experience constipation from use of this drug. 1% to 10% of people report weight gain and increased appetite. The same percentage also reports abnormal dreams. Major risk of birth defects such as spina bifida has been demonstrated among populations of female patients who took the medicine in childbearing age.
Yes Depakote can have the side effect of drowsiness. It can be a sign of too high a dose too. Some people prefer to take this medication at night to avoid having to deal with the drowiness during the day since this can be a benificial medication once getting around the side effects.
How does depakote work in the blood stream?
Depakote (Divalproex) is a anti-convulsant. It is usually prescribed for persons who are Bipolar(Manic Depression), or a similar illness. It is sometimes prescribed for people who experience chronic migraine headaches.
Answerdepakote is also used for seisure control,the shaking of Parkinsons disease and also the leg cramps and pain of nerve damage due to Diabetes
AnswerDepakote is believed to work by enhancing the actions of natural brain chemical, GABA gamma amminobutyric acid. Gaba is a neurotransmitter that carries messages between brain nerve cells. Gaba inhibits the transmission of these signals and it reduces nervous excitation.
It also treats other conditions like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, preventing migraine headaches, and reducing chronic pain, neuropathic pain.
It can make you gain serious weight. But that is one of the most common side effects, and reasons why most people stop taking it. You should get regular blood tests while taking Depakote, to monitor liver function, and blood cells. Skin and hair problems are common. Hair loss is common too.
AnswerDepakote is a medication used to treat several things. Treating mania associated with bipolar disorder, to treat complex partial seizures and absence seizures in epilepsy, and for prevention of migraine headaches, panic disorder, rages/aggression. Anticonvulsants can be used to treat other painful conditions such as, postherpetic neuralgia. They are also used to treat chronic pain, the exact way in which they reduce the pain is not known, they may block the flow of pain signals from the central nervous system. How it works with bipolar disorder is that it's a mood stabalizer. It increases the amount of GABA in the brain. When you nerve signals and receptors are not regulated properly by the natural chemical in the brain called GABA your nerve cells can't communicate with each other. When GABA is released in the brain, it acts as a stabalizer keeping the coating on the cells, allowing them to communicate and not get over stimulated. Depakote prevents a breakdown of GABA in the brain. Allowing more stability for nerve cell communication. Basically GABA is a natural calming chemical,it helps keep your brain cells functioning properly. If your GABA levels are low, or
No though Depakote (valproic acid) may cause sedation, it is neither a narcotic nor a controlled substance; being primarily used for seizures and bipolar disorders.
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