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Side effect(s) of Divalproex


Review the side-effects of Divalproex as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common
- Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, abdominal pain, indigestion and rash.

  Body as a Whole
- Chest pain, chills, fever, neck pain and neck rigidity.

  Heart
- High/low blood pressure, fast heart rate and dilation of blood vessels.

  Gastrointestinal
- Loss of appetite, fecal incontinence, flatulence, inflammation of gastrointestinal tract/tongue and mouth infection.

  Blood
- Bruising.

  Metabolic
- Swelling in the extremities and weight gain.

  Musculoskeletal
- Joint pain, leg cramps and twitching.

  Central Nervous System
- Abnormal dreams, abnormal gait, agitation, in-coordination, muscle rigidity, memory loss, sleeplessness, tingling, involuntary movements, abnormal thinking and fainting.

  Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing and inflammation of nose.

  Skin
- Hair loss, skin scar, dry skin, boils, rash, itching and dandruff.

  Eye and ENT
- Lazy eye, inflammation of eyes, dry eyes, double vision, deafness, ear/eye pain and ringing in the ear.

  Genitourinary
- Painful menstrual period/urination, urinary incontinence and vaginal inflammation.

Other Precautions :

It may lead to poor blood clots.
Monitor blood counts, liver and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.

Drug Name : Divalproex

Divalproex(Depakote) generic is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for bipolar disorder, epilepsy and to prevent migraine headache. It controls the abnormal activity of nerve impulses in the brain and central nervous system.


Trade Names for Divalproex

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International :


Depakote
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