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What Does Low Bone Density While On Depakote Indicate?
Question: I an now on depakote for seizure disorder. i an finding that the last two years, my bone density is gettig lower per the density tests. I am 60 years old. Is Depakote promote bone loss? Is there something I can take for seizure disorder that will not affect bone density? I have been diagnosed with partial seizure disorder. thanks.
Brief Answer:
Levetiracetam is an alternative.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Depakote and other "old" antiseizure drugs may result in lowered bone density, or osteoporosis.
Keppra ( Levetiracetam ) is a good alternative in controlling partial seizures and is found not to affect bone density.
So, I think you can discuss with your Doctor about switching to Keppra.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Levetiracetam is an alternative.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Depakote and other "old" antiseizure drugs may result in lowered bone density, or osteoporosis.
Keppra ( Levetiracetam ) is a good alternative in controlling partial seizures and is found not to affect bone density.
So, I think you can discuss with your Doctor about switching to Keppra.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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