* However, females taking Depakote or Depakote ER
When taken during pregnancy, Depakote and Depakote ER may cause congenital anomalies (commonly known as birth defects )
The common side effects of Depakote include: nausea headache sleepiness vomiting weakness tremor dizziness stomach pain blurry vision double vision diarrhea
Side effects include weight gain, hair loss, and tremors
normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly lasting longer than expected
While it has been used commonly for these things, not everyone knows of the dangers this medication poses to pregnant women
In some cases, you may notice partial tablets in your stool, especially if you have
If the use of valproate is not essential, a lternative medications that have a lower risk to the fetus of birth defects and adverse cognitive effects should be considered in pregnant women and vpa 28 May 2017
It helps prevent and control seizures (fits)
First trimester use of valproate has been associated with a 3-5% risk of neural tube defects, as well as an increased risk of other malformations affecting the heart, limbs, and genitals
Valproic is sometimes also called sodium valproate or valproate sodium
None of these are typically serious, and may even disappear as the body gets used to the drug
Valproic acid may cause serious or life-threatening damage to the liver that is most likely to occur within the first 6 months of therapy
In the UK, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Along with its needed effects, divalproex sodium (the active ingredient contained in Depakote Sprinkles) may cause some unwanted effects
It is also used in the prevention of migraines
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Depakote can cause birth defects and fetal harm when taken during pregnancy
Divalproex (Depakote) can sometimes cause rash and other severe skin reactions