SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Depakote

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Depakote

Depakote has 49 Side Effects total
20 are Life Threatening
17 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.

Depakote has 20 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Decrease in the Ability of Platelet Cells to Clot - Platelet Aggregation Inhibition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood - Hyperammonemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Low Body Temperature - Hypothermia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Seeing Spots - Visual Disturbance of Seeing Spots is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Depakote

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Depakote has 17 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

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

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

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Depakote

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Depakote Drug-Drug Interactions

Depakote has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Depakote has interactions of serious seriousness with 24 drug(s). Depakote has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1075 drug(s). Depakote has interactions of unknown seriousness with 11 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Depakote has 12 related brands and strengths:

Depakote 125 Mg Tab Depakote 250 Mg Tab Depakote 500 Mg Tab Depakote Er 250 Mg 24 Hr Tab Depakote Er 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab Depakote Sprinkles 125 Mg Sprinkle Cap Divalproex 125 Mg Sprinkle Cap Divalproex 125 Mg Tab, Delayed Release Divalproex 250 Mg Tab, Delayed Release Divalproex 500 Mg Tab, Delayed Release Divalproex Er 250 Mg 24 Hr Tab Divalproex Er 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

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

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.