Review the side-effects of Valproic Acid 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.
Body as a Whole - Headache, weakness and fever.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, indigestion, heartburn and constipation.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, tremor, dizziness, blurred vision, incoordination, night blindness, emotional lability, abnormal thinking and memory loss.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain/twitching, joint pain and leg cramps.
Miscellaneous - Flu syndrome, infection, lung inflammation, runny nose, hair loss and weight loss.
Depakene, Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkle, Stavzor
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.
Body as a Whole - Headache, weakness and fever.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, indigestion, heartburn and constipation.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, tremor, dizziness, blurred vision, incoordination, night blindness, emotional lability, abnormal thinking and memory loss.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain/twitching, joint pain and leg cramps.
Miscellaneous - Flu syndrome, infection, lung inflammation, runny nose, hair loss and weight loss.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Valproic Acid
Valproic Acid(Depakene) generic is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and rarely for depression. It works by increasing the amount of a certain chemical in the brain.Trade Names for Valproic Acid
India :
Epilex Chrono (135mg/58mg) |
Epilex Chrono (200mg/87mg) |
Epilex Chrono (333mg/145mg) |
Navalin-Chrono (333mg/145mg) |
Navalin-Chrono (133.2mg/58mg) |
Navalin-Chrono (199.8mg/87mg) |
Val-FCD (333mg/145mg) |
Val-XR (200mg/87mg) |
Valnix (200mg/87mg) |
Valnix (333mg/145mg) |
Valparin Chrono (133mg/58mg) |
Valparin Chrono (200mg/87mg) |
Valparin Chrono (333mg/145mg) |
Valpofin-CR (134mg/58mg) |
Valpofin-CR (333mg/145mg) |
Valprid-CR (133.5mg/58mg) |
Valprid-CR (200mg/87mg) |
Valprid-CR (333mg/145mg) |
Valprid-CR (500mg/217.5mg) |
Valpromax (200mg/87mg)
International :
Depakene, Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkle, Stavzor
