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It’s possible to have hair loss as a side effect from taking Depakote or Depakote
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, or tremor
Antiepileptic medications like Depakote have been associated
Call your doctor at once if the person taking Depakote ER has signs of liver or pancreas problems, such as: loss of appetite, upper stomach pain (that may spread
The side effects of Depakote and Depakote ER in people ages 65 years and older are generally expected to be the same as those in younger people
numbness of the feet, hands and around mouth
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body
But switching between them could cause problems
weight gain*
Trouble sleeping
Symptoms that can indicate liver or pancreas problems include dark urine, nausea, vomiting, clay-colored stools, upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, low fever, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Serious Depakote side effects include: Birth defects such as spina bifida
High ammonia levels in your blood: feeling tired, vomiting, changes in mental status
Symptoms of pancreatitis include severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and not feeling hungry; Increased ammonia levels
Though rare, this medication might also cause serious
Common side effects of valproic acid may include: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea; dizziness, drowsiness, weakness; headache; tremors, problems with walking or coordination; blurred vision, double vision; hair loss; or
Initially, 250 mg twice daily is the recommended beginning dosage