Combine Depakote and Valium

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Depakote

and Valium

Combine Depakote with Valium. To make a decision about taking Depakote and Valium, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Depakote and Valium have 91 combined Side Effects total
43 are Life Threatening
19 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Depakote

Depakote is also known by the generic name Divalproex USES: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Uses of Valium

Valium is also known by the generic name Diazepam

USES:
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Depakote and Valium Combined Have 43 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decrease in the Ability of Platelet Cells to Clot - Platelet Aggregation Inhibition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood - Hyperammonemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Body Temperature - Hypothermia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seeing Spots - Visual Disturbance of Seeing Spots is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Depakote combined

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Depakote and Valium Combined have 19 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Hair Loss - Alopecia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote and Valium combined

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Depakote and Valium Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Depakote and Valium.

Depakote has 16 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Depakote.

Depakote Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Depakote.

Carbamyl Phosphate Synthetase Deficiency - Inherited Deficiency of Carbamyl Phosphate Synthetase is a contraindication of Depakote.

Chronic Pancreatitis - Chronic Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Depakote.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Depakote.

Ornithine Carbamyltransferase Deficiency is a contraindication of Depakote.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Depakote.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperammonemia - High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood is a contraindication of Depakote.

Porphyria is a contraindication of Depakote.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Depakote.

Contraindication Warnings

Blood Dyscrasias - Blood Disorder is a contraindication of Depakote.

Depression is a contraindication of Depakote.

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Depakote.

Organic Mental Disorder - Dysfunction of the Brain is a contraindication of Depakote.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Depakote.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Depakote.

Valproic Acid Toxicity - Poisoning by Drug Valproic Acid is a contraindication of Depakote.

Valium has 16 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Valium.

Valium Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Valium.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Valium.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Valium.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Valium.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Valium.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Valium.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Valium.

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Valium.

Depression is a contraindication of Valium.

Pulmonary Disease - Lung Disease is a contraindication of Valium.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Valium.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Valium.

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Valium.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Valium.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Valium.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Valium.

Depakote - Symptoms of overdose may include
excessive drowsiness, coma, irregular/slowed/skipped heart beats (heart block).

Valium - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slowed/reduced reflexes, slowed breathing, fainting, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.