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Valrate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Valrate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Valrate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Valrate also has some side effects, the most common being Loss of appetite. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Valrate as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Valrate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Valrate's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Valrate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Valrate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Valrate in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Valrate contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Valrate have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Valrate is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Valrate 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 Valrate is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Valrate safe for pregnant women?
Valrate shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Valrate safe during breastfeeding?
Valrate has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Valrate on the Kidneys?
Valrate rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Valrate on the Liver?
Valrate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Valrate on the Heart?
Valrate is not harmful for the heart.
Valrate 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 Valrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valrate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Valrate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Valrate can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Valrate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Valrate works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valrate
It is safe to take Valrate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valrate
Consuming Valrate with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Valrate 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.
Yes, Valrate may cause depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.
Yes, Valrate can affect birth control, because it decreases the effect of the oral contraceptive pill which can alter the contraceptive effects. Talk to your doctor before taking these two medications together because you need extra protection to control birth.
Yes, Valrate 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, Valrate causes dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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