Question 1

how long does depakote stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Depends, see below: The half life of valproate is 16 hours. Depending on your drug levels at the time you stopped taking  depakote, and assuming you did not start a new medication that interfered with the metabolism of depakote, in three to five days your levels were likely approaching zero.

Question 2

how long can it take for depakote to leave your system?

Accepted Answer

Usually very brief: If you are taking the er form, would be gone within 5-7 days, but the common ir form, blood levels start dropping after 8-12 hrs, and likely no effect within 2 or 3 days.

Question 3

how long dose depakote take get out of your system.  my hair was falling out so i stopped taking it  2 weeks ago.  my hair is still falling out.

Accepted Answer

Typically should be: Out of your system by three days.  If your hair is still falling, see your doctor to ensure that there is no other cause.

Question 4

as a young woman taking depakote, are there any advisories you would have toward my health? i've read that it can affect the reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

Several risk factors: The medicine can promote ovarian cysts, imbalance female hormones, and affect metabolism of carnitine.  If you were to become pregnant, definite chance of baby having spina bifida, and also mental retardation.  More common side effects include weight gain, hair loss, tremors.  Would suggest meeting with your doctor and discussing this thoroughly.

Question 5

just stopped taking depakote er 2 a day. i have multivitamins i want 2 take. should i wait until the depakote is completely out of my system?how long?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your Depakote was stopped by your doctor? If not, then you must keep taking it. Otherwise, you can just stop

Question 6

hi  how long will  it take to get depakote off my wife system  before pregnant as she has stopped  it this month though with the help of her doctor.?

Accepted Answer

Less than a week.: Half-life elimination for Depakote (increased with liver disease): adults: 9-16 hours. That means that within a week after stopping depakote, it is completely out of your system. Your wife should be taking Folic Acid at 4-5 mg daily to prevent fetal anomalies for 6-52 weeks prior to conception!

Question 7

i'm bulimic and have been purging and taking laxatives. i haven't had my depakote er 750 mg for two days. should it all be out of my system now?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia: I feel your distress.
Purging and taking laxatives can affect your gastro-intestinal system.
Depakote is for seizure disorders, manic episodes and for prevention of Migraine
Its side effects can be— abdominal pain, Hyponatremia, loss/increased appetite, weight loss/gain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation
Your Health is Precious!
Go to ER for Diagnosis,  Consultations and Treatment.

Question 8

i've chronic hcv, gerd, bp1 disorder. i take depakote er 1,500/day, do i safely can take apap if i've fever,headaches,no longer than 5 days at 2 grams?

Accepted Answer

Check LFT: You should check with your prescribing doctor regarding the status of your liver. I would periodically check liver function and ammonia anyway but i tend to err on the side of caution. The earliest sign of liver problems is loss of appetite followed by itchiness. I would not take more than 325 mg of APAP every 8 hours.

Question 9

is depakote stored in fat?

Accepted Answer

No: Depakote is metabolized almost exclusively by the liver via glucuronide conjugation and mitochondrial beta oxidation. It is excreted in the urine. Further information: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=ded64147-7a43-4055-accc-2c011828079d

Question 10

please describe the medication: depakote?

Accepted Answer

Depakote: Depakote (divalproex sodium) affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.
 
Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

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Hi how long will it take to get depakote off my wife system before pregnant as she has stopped it this month though with the help of her doctor.?

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I'm bulimic and have been purging and taking laxatives. i haven't had my depakote er 750 mg for two days. should it all be out of my system now?

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I've chronic hcv, gerd, bp1 disorder. i take depakote er 1,500/day, do i safely can take apap if i've fever,headaches,no longer than 5 days at 2 grams?

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