Depakote Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Depakote Side Effects
Depakote (divalproex) side effects may include diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, vision changes, anxiety, depression, and an unpleasant taste in your mouth. More serious side effects may include unexplained weakness, fainting, easy bruising, hallucinations, and double vision. If any of these serious side effects occur you should inform your health care provider.1
Fast Facts:
- Most people tolerate Depakote very well. Most side effects will go away over time without treatment.2
- Depakote is a medication used in the treatment of seizures and the treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder.3
- Depakote should be taken with food to minimize nausea and stomach cramping.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Depakote Side Effects
- ↑ eMedTV: Depakote Side Effects
- ↑ Thomson Reuters (via PDRHealth): What Side Effects May Occur?
- ↑ National Alliance on Mental Illness: Depakote (Divalproex Sodium) - Valproic Acid-Side Effects
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Side Effects of Depakote, Depakote and It's Side Effects, What Are the Side Effects of Depakote
- Last update: Sep. 18, 2009
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