Magnesium Valproate
Description
Magnesium Valproate is used either alone or in a combination with other medicines to control and prevent seizures, control extreme mood swings (mania) in patients suffering from bipolar disorder, and to control migraine headaches. This medicine also has the potential to treat cancer.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Magnesium Valproate
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- Itching and rash
- Hair loss
- Aggression or anger
- Weakness
Uses of Magnesium Valproate
What is it prescribed for?
- Epilepsy
- Mania
- Migraine prevention
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to magnesium valproate, valproic acid, or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Urea cycle disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from urea cycle disorders (high levels of ammonium in the blood) due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Pediatric use
This medicine may be used for the treatment of children if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks and only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
Driving and operating machinary
This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical intervention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include sleepiness, heart block, coma, etc.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Lamotrigine
Ethinyl Estradiol
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It restores the balance of certain natural substances in the brain to control and prevent the symptoms of seizures, mania, and migraine headaches.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anticonvulsants, Antimigraine agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Aug 2018
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