Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid is in a group of medicines called “anticonvulsants” or “anti-epileptics” primarily used to treat epilepsy, seizures, or fits. Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid is also used to treat migraines and mood disorders. Epilepsy is when the brain gets a sudden rush of electricity. When a person has a seizure, sudden bursts of electrical impulses disrupt the regular electrical pattern in the brain. This can change how they feel, move, or think.
Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid combines two drugs: Sodium valproate and Valproic acid. Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid work by slowing down nerve activity in the brain that is too high or not normal. This helps keep seizures under control. The combination of Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid makes more of a chemical called GABA. This helps block nerve signals in the brain and makes people feel calm.
Depending on your medical condition, you should take Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid for as long as your doctor tells you to. Some common side effects include headaches, sleepiness, drowsiness, poor coordination, lack of interest, irregular periods, and weight gain. You should talk to your doctor if you keep having these side effects.
If you are pregnant, you should not take Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid because it could cause severe congenital disabilities. If you can have children and are taking Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid 10’s, you should use a method of birth control that works. If breastfeeding, you should talk to your doctor before taking Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid. Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid makes you sleepy and dizzy, so don’t drive if you aren’t fully awake. If you are taking Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid, don’t drink alcohol because it could make you more likely to have seizures. When giving Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid to kids younger than 3 years old, you should be careful because there is a higher risk of liver damage during the first 6 months of treatment.