Divalproex sodium is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy)
However, patients should seek immediate medical attention if they develop fever, a red or purple skin rash, hives, sores in the mouth, blistering and peeling of the skin, swelling of the lymph nodes, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble swallowing or breathing, as these may be signs of a Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiepileptic medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder
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Introduction If you have seizures, bipolar disorder, or migraine, you may be interested in learning more about divalproex sodium
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore
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Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, or weight loss
Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: a fever, dark urine, headache, rash, stomach pain, swollen lymph glands in the neck
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Chemically it is designated as sodium hydrogen bis (2-propylpentanoate)
While the overall occurrence is low, it appears that pediatric patients are at greater risk with a reported incidence of 0
Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: a fever, dark urine, headache, rash, stomach pain, swollen lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin
Due to less experience with the cross-reactivity of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in Chinese population, we surveyed the rates of cross- reactivity of rash among commonly used AEDs in Chinese patients with epilepsy, particularly between the traditional and the new compounds
a tremor, hair loss, ataxia, nystagmus, skin rash, and thinking difficulties
Valproate has been shown to be effective in several forms of seizures
The delayed-release tablets are also used to control the manic episodes--periods of abnormally high spirits and energy--that occur in bipolar disorder (manic depression)
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Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how divalproex affects you
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