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Val Xr is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Other than this, Val Xr has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Val Xr depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Val Xr include Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Val Xr can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Val Xr are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Val Xr is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Val Xr related warnings talks about Val Xr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Val Xr since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Val Xr have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Val Xr may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Val Xr, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Val Xr 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Val Xr is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Val Xr safe for pregnant women?
Val XR shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Val Xr safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Val XR for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Val Xr on the Kidneys?
Val XR has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Val Xr on the Liver?
Val XR is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Val Xr on the Heart?
You can take Val XR without any fear of damage to the heart.
Val Xr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Val Xr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Val Xr habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Val Xr.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Val Xr. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Val Xr should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Val Xr can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Val Xr
Taking Val Xr with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Val Xr
Taking Val Xr with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Val XR is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. This is for your own good as it can cause very unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Val XR can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Always consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Rarely, Val XR might affect sperm count. Animal studies in rats have shown that this drug can affect the ability to produce sperm. However, till now no data is available regarding this effect in humans but its possibility cannot be completely denied.
Yes, Val XR is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at the therapeutic doses such as drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, slurred speech, and confusion. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
No. Val XR Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine own your own can cause unintended side effects.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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