Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Sodium Valproate (500mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Valproic Acid Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Sodium channel modulators (AED) |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 479 |
FAQ
Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR Reviews
Valpotex 500mg can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Valpotex 500mg can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
How Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR Works
How to Use Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR
Benefits of Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR
- In Bipolar disorder: Valpotex 500mg works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
- In Prevention of Migraine: It is not fully established how Valpotex 500mg helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
- In Epilepsy/Seizures: Valpotex 500mg is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Uses of Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR
- Bipolar disorder
- Prevention of Migraine
- Epilepsy/Seizures
Valpotex 500mg Tablet CR Side Effects
- Nervousness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Peripheral edema
- Blurred vision
- Abdominal pain
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Tremors
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Sleepiness
- Breathlessness
- Hair loss
- Infection
- Increased appetite
- Nausea
- Hay fever
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Take your medication on time.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
- Practice yoga every day.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- It may cause cosmetic side effects such as increased hair growth on face, acne and thinning of hair. Talk to your doctor if this bothers you.
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:Practice yoga every day.Get enough sleep at nighttime.Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.Take your medication on time.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
References
- Sodium valporate. Barceloneta, Puerto Rico: Abbott Pharmaceuticals PR Ltd.; 2011
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Sodium Valproate [Patient Information Leaflet]. Gangtok, Sikkim: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2022.