Depakote Overdose WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Depakote Overdose
An overdose of Depakote occurs when a person intentionally or accidentally takes too much of the medication. Symptoms of a Depakote overdose include drowsiness, coma, changes in heart rhythm and even death. Emergency medical attention is required for a Depakote overdose. If you suspect that you or someone you know has taken an overdose of Depakote, contact the local poison control center or call 1-800-222-1222 immediately.1
Fast Facts:
- The treatment for a Depakote overdose will depend largely on the amount of Depakote taken, how long it has been since the medication was ingested, and the reason the medication was prescribed.1
- Naloxene may be prescribed to reverse some of the symptoms of the Depakote overdose if the medication was not being used in the treatment of epilepsy. This medication can only be used when Depakote was being used to treat mania associated with bipolar disorder or in the prevention of migraines.2
- Hemodialysis or pumping the stomach may be beneficial in the event of a Depakote overdose, depending on the time since ingestion.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedTV: Depakote Overdose
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 RxList: Depakote: Overodose
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Overdose of Depakote, Depakote Overdosage, Accidental Depakote Overdose, Intentional Depakote Overdose, Depakote accidental overdose, Depakote intentional overdose
- Last update: Sep. 18, 2009
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