Question 1

what are the tests for depakote overdose?

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Exam & blood test: Sedation plus history suggestive of overdose are usual first signs, confirmed by blood test.  Any significant concerns of overdose should be considered an emergency with immediate contact with your doctor or trip to an emergency room.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: depakote overdose?

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OD=toxic blood level: Manifestations of depakote OD are: Hyperthermia/hypothermia, Tachycardia, 
Hypotension (with severe overdose), Cardiac arrest (with severe overdose), Respiratory depression necessitating intubation. Typical dosing of depakote are 500mg 2-3 times per day for seizures and bipolar disorder.  However, the blood level is what really matters.  The therapeutic l range= 50-125ug/ml; toxic range=&gt;150ug/ml.

Question 3

what is the treatment for depakote overdose?

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Depakote OD: Can cause injury to liver and nervous system and blood, depending on dose and length of time. If taking Depakote regularly, blood levels checks are vital.

Question 4

what will happen if u overdose on depakote?

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: By UPTODATE: The majority of patients with acute valproic acid (depakote) intoxication experience mild to moderate lethargy and recover uneventfully. Central nervous system dysfunction is the most common manifestation of toxicity, ranging in severity from mild drowsiness to coma or fatal cerebral edema.

Question 5

what are the chances of dying from overdose of depakote?

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Depakote OD: Can cause injury to liver and nervous system and blood, depending on dose and length of time. If taking Depakote regularly, blood levels checks are vital.

Question 6

how can  the epilepsy medication depakote affect unborn children?

Accepted Answer

Birth defects: Depakote blocks Folic Acid and leads to developmental defects as the developing fetus' cells try to form nerve and skeletal organs. Spina bifida and facial deformities, intellectual difficulties are among the problems seen. If possible, women of childbearing age should avoid this medication. Certainly all on it should take a Folic Acid supplement.

Question 7

how long take depakote to be in your sistem?

Accepted Answer

Varies: On average it can take around 7-10 days for Depakote to reach a therapeutic level in your body. Depending on what you are taking it for, the desired clinical effect may take longer.

Question 8

is depakote a medication whose purpose is to reduce the pain ?

Accepted Answer

Depakote: is frequently used as a prophylactic agent for migraine, cluster and chronic daily headaches. It is indicated in the management of trigeminal neuralgia for those patients who are refractory to other medications.

Question 9

is depakote a mood stabalizer?

Accepted Answer

Can be...: Depakote is in the class of anticonvulsants medications however in psychiatry it is also considered a mood stabilizer.  Uses  include the treatment mania, epilepsy, and migraine prophylaxis, .

Question 10

can depakote cause hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: It has been reported in cases in which encephalopathy occurred.

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