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Valproic acid
Valproic acid was the first product followed by valproex sodium (depakote, far less toxic). A drug approved by fda to treat migraine and/or epilepsy, and often used in psychiatry in addition. Very potent and valuable agent in view of broad spectrum benefits, but side effects and pregnancy risks very real.
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What is the definition or description of: valproic acid?
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What are the differences between valproic acid and lithium?
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How long does it take for valproic acid to get in your system?
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Differences between valproic acid & Sodium valproate?
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Is it okay to take orlistat if you are taking valproic acid?
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Should valproic acid 1500 mg and sodium valproate 1500 mg be taken together?
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Is it safe to mix valproic acid with efexor ?
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What is a common reaction to Depakote / valproic acid?
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Valproic acid at low doses causing greater mental adverse side effects, and greater physical side effects at higher dosages?
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How effective is Valproic acid (Depakene) for treating epilepsy?
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Can i breastfeed my adopted infant while on depakene (valproic acid)?
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I am taking valproic acid and lamnet for seizures since last 3 yrs. Is there any long term side effect? Which meds should I avoid taking with these?
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Are tremors common from epival/ depakote/ valproic acid?
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Taking depakene (valproic acid) could this make me miss my period?
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I want to know whether valproic acid (5 cc per day) cause weight gain, and if it causes more weight gain than quetiapine.
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I take Epilim Chrono 500mg which isn't actually equal Depakote ER. (500mg Epilim = 333mg sodium valproate + 145 mg valproic acid),so when to test?
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Is hair loss caused by medication (such as Lithium or Valproic Acid) generally reversible?
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Is it safe to take fish oil while being on Zoloft (sertraline) 200mg and valproic acid 500mg?
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Currently on topamax (topiramate) as a mood stabilizer and it's not working for my bipolar type 2. I've already been on lithium, valproic acid .Any new ideas?
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Chronic migraine... neurologist prescribed valproic acid, proponolol, flunarizine... these med make me v v sleepy whole day... cant go to work.. can i just try flunarizine?
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I have gained 40 kg while taking lamictal, seroquel (quetiapine) and valproic acid for my bipolar disorder, how can I lose that weight? Thanks
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My 11yr.Old is on valproic acid for seizure disorder, she is also on i'm amoxacillin. She has a bad cough can I give her cough medicine?
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Are the meds Chlorpromazine,Haloperidol, metoclopramide, phenytoin,valproic acid,&carbamazepine safe to eat to treat frequent hiccups.How long to take?
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Does alovera counterast with valprovic acid ?
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Hi doctor i was taking valporic acid to treat my sezuires for past 5 years could you tell me that it will effect fertility?
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Can valporic acid effect male fertility?
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