Depakote Gastro Resistant Tablet

Depakote 500 Tablet is a medication used to treat epilepsy, seizures, bipolar disorder, mania, trigeminal neuralgia, and migraines. It works by stabilizing brain activity. Always use it under medical supervision for safe and effective treatment. Depakote 500 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and frequency to effectively control your symptoms. You can take this medicine with or without food, but for the best results, take it at the same time each day. It usually takes a couple of weeks to work. It is important to take this medicine regularly and for as long as you are advised, even if you feel well. Missing doses may trigger seizures, and if you stop, your condition may get worse. It should never be stopped suddenly. The most common side effects of Depakote 500 Tablet include headache, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weight gain, rash, back pain, and abdominal pain. Most of these are not serious. Continue taking the medicine, but consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become bothersome. However, if you notice a skin rash or redness, tell your doctor straight away. Long-term treatment with this medicine can cause osteoporosis (reduced bone mass) and increase your risk of breaking a bone. Also, Depakote 500 Tablet may rarely lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. If your mood becomes depressed, tell your doctor. Depakote 500 Tablet may not be suitable for everybody. Before using it, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, kidney or liver disease, difficulty urinating, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Some medicines can interfere with it and should not be taken together, so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you. If you are pregnant, do not take this medicine without asking your doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol, as it may enhance certain side effects and increase the risk of seizures. You may need frequent blood tests to help your doctor make sure you are taking the right dose both before you start and while you are using it.

Depakote affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. It is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness), and to prevent migraine headaches. In rare cases, Depakote has caused life-threatening liver failure, especially in children younger than 2 years old. Children may be at even greater risk for liver problems if they use more than one seizure medication, if they have a metabolic disorder, or if they have a brain disease causing mental impairment (such as Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, Huntington disease, multiple sclerosis, or a brain injury or infection). Seek emergency medical attention if the person taking this medicine has nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or loss of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage. Some of these symptoms may also be early signs of pancreatitis. Depakote can cause birth defects. Do not use this medication without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. You may have thoughts about suicide while taking Depakote. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Depakote. a bleeding or blood clotting disorder a history of head injury, brain disorder, or coma a family history of a urea cycle disorder a family history of infant deaths with unknown cause HIV or CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection You may have thoughts about suicide while taking Depakote. Tell your doctor if you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use Depakote without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Depakote can cause birth defects. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. Depakote passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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