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Taking Divaa And Arip For Bipolar Disorder, Having Indigestion And Temporary Memory Loss. Is It Side Effect Of Divaa?
Hi I am taking Divaa OD 500 twice a day with Arip MT 5 to for bipolar disorder . It has been 7 months since I have been taking these medicines, with decreasing quantities. However I feel that Divaa OD is causing some problems such as indigestion, temporary memory loss , ringing in the ears and sleepiness. Is there any other medicine for bipolar rather than Divaa? Thanks
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Divaa (Divalproate sodium) is a mood stabilizer medication and can have side effects like indigestion, sleepiness and memory problems. However, the ringing in the ears is not a common side effect and appears concerning.
Yes, there are other mood-stabilizing medication available for the treatment of Bipolar disorder, but this can be prescribed only after a detailed history and psychological evaluation. Since your symptoms appear to be quite distressing, I would advise you to discuss with your psychiatrist about a change in medication.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Divaa (Divalproate sodium) is a mood stabilizer medication and can have side effects like indigestion, sleepiness and memory problems. However, the ringing in the ears is not a common side effect and appears concerning.
Yes, there are other mood-stabilizing medication available for the treatment of Bipolar disorder, but this can be prescribed only after a detailed history and psychological evaluation. Since your symptoms appear to be quite distressing, I would advise you to discuss with your psychiatrist about a change in medication.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hello......
Thanks for your query. Divaa is Valproate, an effective mood stabiliser medication for bipolar disorder. It can be associated with cognitive impairment and gastro-intestinal symptoms. There are many other mood stabilisers like lithium, carbamazepine, lamotrigine. However, a change in medication is possible only after a careful psychiatric evaluation. Hope you found the information useful
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. Divaa is Valproate, an effective mood stabiliser medication for bipolar disorder. It can be associated with cognitive impairment and gastro-intestinal symptoms. There are many other mood stabilisers like lithium, carbamazepine, lamotrigine. However, a change in medication is possible only after a careful psychiatric evaluation. Hope you found the information useful
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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