What are the most common side effects of Depakote?

What are the most common side effects of Depakote?

A: Common side effects experienced with Depakote include drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, low platelet count, tremors, tiredness, and hair loss. The side effects may be mild to moderate, but they may also be signs of a more serious condition.

Can you take antacids with Depakote?

Antacids containing magnesium and aluminum hydroxide may increase valproic acid an average of 12 percent. Patients with urea cycle disorders who are being treated with sodium phenylbutyrate should not receive valproic acid. This interaction can be fatal. Supplements and food can also interact with Depakote.

What are the symptoms of Depakote toxicity?

CNS findings in cases of VPA overdose may include the following:

• Coma.
• Confusion.
• Somnolence.
• Worsened seizure control.
• Dizziness.
• Hallucinations.
• Irritability.
• Headache.

What are the side effects of Depakote 500 mg?

Side Effects Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, hair loss, blurred/double vision, change in menstrual periods, ringing in the ears, shakiness (tremor), unsteadiness, weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

How long does it take for Depakote to start working?

Tablets take 4 hours to reach a peak, Depakote sprinkles take just over three. Food can delay the absorption of Depakote (food has a more significant effect on the tablets compared with the sprinkles). It may take several weeks of regular dosing before an effect on mood or seizure frequency is reported.

Is Depakote a good medication?

Depakote has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 278 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

How much weight do you gain on Depakote?

Depakote (valproic acid) Depakote is used to treat bipolar disorder and seizures, and prevent migraines. A 2007 study of epilepsy patients found that 44 percent of women and 24 percent of men gained 11 pounds or more while taking Depakote for about a year.

Does Depakote help anger?

Valproic Acid/Depakote® may be helpful for decreasing severe anger and mood lability, that does not respond to antidepressants. Also not FDA approved for use in dementia.

Does everyone gain weight on Depakote?