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What Problem May Arise After Taking Crushed Depakote?
My wife takes multiple seizure medications one of them is depekote er last few days she has had problem swallowing. the only way she can take this medication is crushed. I am awaiting a prescription for liquid depakote, what problem will she have with this crushed,...
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
Hi,
You may take it with food if stomach upset occurs. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
You may take it with food if stomach upset occurs. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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