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Should I Take Depakine For EEG Reports Showing Sharp Wave Activities In The Right Of The Brain ?

I passed out completely twice , one 4 years ago , and last week so the Doc ordered EEG , it’s showed a sharp waves activities at right side of my brain , and give me Depakine, should I take it or seek a second opinion
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
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Hi,thanks for query.Your eeg is suggestive of epilectic activity,the drug that is given to you is valporic acid,which is videly used in treatment of epilepsy world vide.You can safely take it as per the advise.Make sure you keep good follow up with your doctor as this drug needs adjustment in dose with your weight and response.
wishing you good helath.
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Should I Take Depakine For EEG Reports Showing Sharp Wave Activities In The Right Of The Brain ?

Hi,thanks for query.Your eeg is suggestive of epilectic activity,the drug that is given to you is valporic acid,which is videly used in treatment of epilepsy world vide.You can safely take it as per the advise.Make sure you keep good follow up with your doctor as this drug needs adjustment in dose with your weight and response. wishing you good helath.