If you are allergic to any ingredients in Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid , if you have or have ever had liver problems, porphyria (a blood disorder), or if you are prone to bleeding, you should not take this medication. You should let your doctor know if you have a condition mimicking inflammation, damage to your bone marrow, or kidney issues.
Suppose you are taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid and are experiencing fatigue, a lack of appetite or interest, a return or worsening of seizures, prolonged bleeding, or abdominal pain. In that situation, don’t delay in calling the doctor. Seek immediate medical attention if you are taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid and are experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions.
To avoid worsening seizures, do not stop taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid without first talking to your doctor and taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid . At the same time, pregnancy is not recommended due to the risk of severe congenital disabilities. Take Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid with an effective form of contraception if you are a woman of childbearing age.
If you are a breastfeeding mother considering taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid , talk to your doctor first. If you’re taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid , you shouldn’t get behind the wheel unless you’re completely alert. An increased seizure risk has been linked to the use of alcohol while taking Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid . For this reason, Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid should be administered with caution to children younger than 3 years, as the first 6 months of treatment carry a higher risk of liver intoxication.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Contraindications and Interactions between Medications Interactions between Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid and other medications have been reported. These include analgesics (aspirin), anti-epileptics (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamotrigine, felbamate), anti-HIV (zidovudine), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, sertraline), anti-psychotics (que (clonazepam, diazepam).
Reactions Between Medications and Common Foods: Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid can make you drowsy and dizzy, so if you drink alcohol, try to hold off. Some studies have linked alcohol consumption to seizure onset.
Those who suffer from depression, liver disease, urea cycle disorders, suicidal thoughts or actions, HIV disease, or thrombocytopenia should inform their doctor about the potential for adverse drug interactions (low levels of platelets).