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Divalproex
(anti-seizure medications) Summary of Anti-seizure medications Some of the more effective and commonly used medications for chronic pain are drugs that were developed to control other conditions. Anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) medications were developed primarily to reduce or control epileptic seizures, but they also help control stabbing or shooting pain from nerve damage. These drugs seem to work by quieting damaged nerves to slow or prevent uncontrolled pain signals. These medications can cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and lack of balance and coordination. But most people are bothered only minimally. More severe but less common side effects include blood and liver disorders. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor will likely start you off on a small amount of the drug and gradually increase the dose while monitoring you. Valproate semisodium ( ) or divalproex sodium ( ) consists of a compound of and in a 1:1 molar relationship in an form. It is used in the and for the treatment of the episodes of , and increasingly taken long-term for prevention of both manic and phases of bipolar disorder, especially the rapid-cycling variant. It is also used in the US for the treatment of , associated with , and . Its chemical name is sodium hydrogen bis(2-propylpentanoate). The extended release formulation allows for a single daily dose. In the , this drug is sold under the names Depakote and Depakote ER (Extended Release), by People who take this drug can experience a variety of , some of which may or may not require immediate medical attention. Especially dangerous side effects include vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, or dark urine. These suggest a possibility of liver da... |
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