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Dr. Payman Hajiazim MD

DEPAKOTE 500 MG ER TAB (1 TAB IN AM AND 2 TABS AT BEDTIME) RESULTED IN BLOOD LAB VALPROIC ACID TESTING IN THE FASTING MORNING OF 23-JULY-2013, & SINCE PREVIOUS NIGHT. MY VALPROIC ACID... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Payman Hajiazim ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.   Olsi Taka MD

i was diagnosed with myochondria myopothy (sp?) and was put on depakote. but i've noticed none of my systems listed under valproic acid , i.e., weakness in legs and muscles, and inability to walk or ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Manjeth Kumar G MD

I'm taking a generic medication for Dilantin and Depakote ( phenytoin and valproic acid ). I had to ... 100mg 6x a day, Valproic acid 250mg 12x a day. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manjeth Kumar G ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh MD

Hi, my 5yo son takes depakote ( valproic acid ) for his epilepsy (resulting from mild cerebral ... valproic acid. Could you please clarify this for me? Also, how much is an appropriate... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

I am 58 yrs old and am taking Valproic Acid (Depakote) for bi-polar disorder. In addition, I have kidney disease as a result of taking Lithium for 20 years (now on Depakote instead). My... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman MD

My son is taking valproic acid and depakote for epilepsy and has begun suffering tremors. His seizures have subsided but the tremors are so bad he can barely feed himself or walk. Is there something ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi MD

I m wondering which Neuromodulators/mood stabilizers: Valproic Acid-Depakote, Carbamazephine-Tegretol, Gabapentin . Oxcarbazepine (Triepal), or possibly Lamotrigine is safest & works best for treating ... View answer

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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin MD

A woman who suffers from epilepsy is pregnant. Which treatment has the lowest risk for teratogenic damage? a. Phenytoin 600 mg per day b. Valproic acid 1400 mg per day c. Valproic acid 800 mg... View answer

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Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I m choking on valproic acid often, can t breathe and then wheezing, gagging and coughing for a few ..., cannot sleep properly. I have just quit valproic acid and neurontin, earlier quit... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vishal Garala MD

pregnant, at 7weeks gestation, her psychiatrist switched her to Depakote (Valproic acid) and her bipolar ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vishal Garala ( Psychiatrist)