What to expect when you start taking Depakote?

A: Common side effects experienced with Depakote include drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, low platelet count, tremors, tiredness, and hair loss. The side effects may be mild to moderate, but they may also be signs of a more serious condition.

Can Depakote give you anxiety?

Withdrawal symptoms of Depakote can include irritability, anxiety, the return of manic or depressive symptoms, dizziness, and tremors.

What happens if I drink while on Depakote?

Depakote (divalproex sodium) and Alcohol/Food Interactions Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of divalproex sodium such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment.

Is Depakote for bipolar?

Depakote Delayed-Release Tablets and Depakote ER are used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

Are there any side effects to taking Depakote?

Depakote is a really well-tolerated medication for both generalized and focal epilepsy. Side effects include: increased appetite, liver issues and hair loss or hair thinning. That can be monitored with blood tests. Loading…

How are Depakote tablets used in bipolar disorder?

The tablets are sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Depakote tablets are also used in adults to prevent migraine headaches, or to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression).

How old do you have to be to take Depakote tablets?

Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. This medicine is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Depakote tablets and capsules are used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy who are at least 10 years old.

When to use Depakote when allergic to divalproex?

You should not use Depakote if you are allergic to divalproex sodium, or if you have: liver disease; a urea cycle disorder; or a genetic mitochondrial (MYE-toe-KON-dree-al) disorder such as Alpers’ disease or Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome, especially in a child younger than 2 years old.