What is DEPAKOTE XR 500MG?
- DEPAKOTE XR 500MG contains Divalproex which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-Epileptics
What DEPAKOTE XR 500MG is used for?
DEPAKOTE XR 500MG is used,
- to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- to treat complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and older
- to treat simple and complex absence seizures, with or without other seizure types
- to prevent migraine headaches
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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to divalproex or any other ingredients of this medicine
- have a genetic problem call a urea cycle disorder
- are an alcoholic
- have liver problems
- have or have had depression, mood problems or suicidal thoughts or behavior
- have any other medical conditions
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding consult your doctor before taking DEPAKOTE XR 500MG
- DEPAKOTE XR 500MG can pass into breast milk and may harm your unborn baby
- Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how DEPAKOTE XR 500MG affects you. DEPAKOTE XR 500MG can slow your thinking and motor skills
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements and medicines that you take for a short period of time.
- phenytoin
- carbamazepine
- primidone
- phenobarbital
- rifampin
- Take DEPAKOTE XR 500MG exactly as your healthcare provider tells you
- Your healthcare provider may change your dose
If you take more DEPAKOTE XR 500MG
- If you take too much DEPAKOTE XR 500MG, call your healthcare provider immediately
If you forget to take DEPAKOTE XR 500MG
- If you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time
If you stop taking DEPAKOTE XR 500MG
- Do not stop taking DEPAKOTE XR 500MG without first talking to your healthcare provider
Like all medicines DEPAKOTE XR 500MG can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
- liver damage that can cause death, especially in children younger than 2 years old
- nausea or vomiting that does not go away
- abdominal discomfort
- dark urine
- swelling of your face
- yellowing of your skin or eyes
- suicidal thoughts
- worse depression or anxiety
- panic attacks
- trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- allergic reactions like fever, skin rash, hives, sores in your mouth, blistering and peeling of your skin
- drowsiness or sleepiness in the elderly
- nausea, headache
- sleepiness
- vomiting
- weakness
- dizziness
- stomach pain
- blurry vision
- weight gain
- hair loss
- problems with walking or coordination
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
- Keep DEPAKOTE XR 500MG and all medicines out of the reach of children
- Do not take this medicine after the expiry date
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