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

can you please discuss depakote used for?

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Sz and HA's: Depakote is approved for both migraine headaches, and epilepsy.  It is considered a broad spectrum anti-epileptic drug.  It can prevent both migraine headaches, and a variety of seizures if taken on a regular basis.

Question 7

what class of drug is depakote or depekene?

Accepted Answer

Valproic acid: Depakote is the better tolerated form of depakene (valproic acid).
Here in the USA, drug is used for epilepsy and migraine control.

Question 8

what will happen if i stop taking depakote? and is it okay for me?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: A person taking a prescription drug is doing that because his doctor found an illness or disorder that causes symptoms. Symptoms are likely decreased by the drug and/or the person's life is better while on the drug. We on a free public forum have no knowledge of such details, but in general, if the diagnosis and treatment are correct, then stopping treatment BEFORE cure may bring back symptoms.

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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