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What Causes Weight Gain While Taking Encorate Chrono 500?
After taking Encorate Chrono 500 controlled release tablets contains Sodium valproate(333mg) and valproic acid(145mg) continuously since last 12 years, the body is gettting heavy and obese age 55 years. Feeling tired weakened after walking even 100 mts feels weak and irritated. Please advice.
Sun, 25 Oct 2020
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Weight gain is a common adverse effect of Encorate Chrono. For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of switching to another anti-epileptic drug, which does not cause such adverse effects (for example Topiramate).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Weight gain is a common adverse effect of Encorate Chrono. For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of switching to another anti-epileptic drug, which does not cause such adverse effects (for example Topiramate).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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