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Valporil Tablet CR is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Valporil Tablet CR also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Valporil Tablet CR depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Valporil Tablet CR include Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Valporil Tablet CR can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Valporil Tablet CR 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.
In addition, Valporil Tablet CR's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Valporil Tablet CR related warnings talks about Valporil Tablet CR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Valporil Tablet CR can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Valporil Tablet CR in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Valporil Tablet CR have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Valporil Tablet CR with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Valporil Tablet CR is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Valporil Tablet CR 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 Valporil Tablet CR is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Valporil Tablet CR safe for pregnant women?
Valporil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Valporil without medical advice.
Is the use of Valporil Tablet CR safe during breastfeeding?
Valporil has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Valporil Tablet CR on the Kidneys?
Valporil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Valporil Tablet CR on the Liver?
Valporil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Valporil Tablet CR on the Heart?
You can take Valporil without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valporil Tablet CR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valporil Tablet CR habit forming or addictive?
Valporil Tablet CR is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Valporil Tablet CR, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Valporil Tablet CR can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Valporil Tablet CR is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Valporil Tablet CR works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valporil Tablet CR
You can take Valporil Tablet CR with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valporil Tablet CR
Taking alcohol with Valporil Tablet CR can be dangerous.
Avoid taking Valporil with paracetamol it may reduce the bioavailability of paracetamol by increasing the metabolism of paracetamol. Increasing the concentration of paracetamol in the blood which may cause liver damage. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Take Valporil as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug.
Yes, Valporil 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.
Yes, Valporil may cause depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.
No, you can not take Valporil with tramadol, harmful interaction have been reported between them. Tramadol may decrease the seizure threshold in some patient and also decrease the anticonvulsant activity of Valporil. Thus use Valporil with tramadol is not recommended, until unless it is prescribed by your doctor.
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