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Valparex is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Other than this, Valparex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Valparex 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Valparex are Loss of appetite. While these are the most often observed Valparex side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Valparex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Valparex has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Valparex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Valparex is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Valparex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Valparex with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Valparex is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Valparex 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 Valparex is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Valparex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Valparex. If you are pregnant, do not take Valparex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Valparex safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Valparex on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Valparex on the Kidneys?
Valparex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Valparex on the Liver?
Valparex is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Valparex on the Heart?
You can take Valparex without any fear of damage to the heart.
Valparex 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 Valparex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valparex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Valparex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Valparex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Valparex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Valparex is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valparex
You can take Valparex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valparex
Taking Valparex with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Valparex may cause depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.
Yes, Valparex can cause stomach upset. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Take Valparex 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, Valparex can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. It is a common side effect of antiepileptic medicine. If you observe these unpleasant effects after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Valparex can cause memory loss. All drugs that depress signaling in the CNS can cause memory loss. If you experience memory loss after taking medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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