PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Divalprid-OD 500 Tablet PR may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. The dose and how often you need to take it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. You can take this medicine with or without food but take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit.
It usually takes a couple of weeks to work. It is important to take this medicine regularly and for as long as you are advised, even if you feel well. Missing doses may trigger seizures and, if you stop, your condition may get worse. It should never be stopped suddenly.
This medicine’s most common side effects include headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, unsteadiness, bruising, and decreased body temperature. Most of these are not serious. Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. However, if you notice a skin rash or redness, tell your doctor straight away. Long-term treatment with this medicine can cause osteoporosis (reduced bone mass) and increase your risk of breaking a bone. Also, Divalprid-OD 500 Tablet PR may rarely lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. If your mood becomes depressed, tell your doctor.
USES OF DIVALPRID-OD TABLET PR
- Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
- Treatment of Bipolar disorder
- Prevention of Migraine
SIDE EFFECTS OF DIVALPRID-OD TABLET PR
Common side effects of Divalprid-OD
- Decreased body temperature
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased sodium level in blood
- Liver injury
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Hypersensitivity
- Deafness
- Urinary incontinence
- Increase in body weight
- Pain during periods
