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Soval, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Other than this, Soval has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Soval is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Soval also has some side effects, the most common being Loss of appetite. While these are the most often observed Soval side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Soval go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Soval is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Soval related warnings talks about Soval's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Soval can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Soval in conditions like Depression. The section on Soval contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Soval have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Soval, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Soval is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Soval safe for pregnant women?
Soval can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Soval safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Soval as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Soval on the Kidneys?
Soval rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Soval on the Liver?
Soval may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Soval on the Heart?
Using Soval does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Soval should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Soval unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Soval habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Soval.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Soval. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Soval only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Soval can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Soval
Taking Soval with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Soval
Consuming Soval with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1243-1245
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Stavzor (valproic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)
