Divalproex 500 Mg

how to wean off of Divalproex. What to do and expect? ## It should usually be tapered slowly, because stopping too fast can cause rebound effects, which may include mania, depression and seizures. Learn more Divalproex details here. Even if tapered slowly, some rebound depression and lethargy is still likely to occur, because it may take awhile for your body to readjust to no longer having the medication. Have you consulted your doctor for advice? They'd be the best qualified person to help you set up a proper tapering schedule. ## I got my Divalproex 500 Mg today from a different pharmacy and it wasn't the same pill. It was light blue with M945 on it. The kind that I have been taking is pink with 798 on it. Are they the same medication just made by two different companies or ar...

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trying to find out the difference between divalproex500mg dr and divalproex 500mg er ## There actually is no difference, they are just different abbreviations that mean the same thing. The DR stands for delayed release and the ER stands for extended release, they both just denote that the medication is in a time released formulation, so it isn't released all at once, when it's taken. You may also see it abbreviated as SR, for sustained release, CR for controlled release or just XR. Divalproex, also known as Valproate Semisodium, is most commonly used to treat manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, weight gain and decreased coordination. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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divalproex Er 500mg tab myl ## divalproex er 500mg myl if i take 2mg xanax, soma, and hydroco/acetamin 10-325 how will it affect me ## Well the combination of all of these medications does have the potential to be dangerous, since they can all cause depression of the central nervous system. Combining them all can cause additive effects that make it worse, so you may experience lowered heart rate, shallow breathing, lowered blood pressure and extreme fatigue and sedation. Learn more Divalproex details here. Learn more Vicodin details here. Learn more Soma details here. Learn more Xanax details here. Have they all been prescribed by the same doctor?

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I used Teva and it worked for me, in my next px they gave me the manufacturer Mylan and it doesn't work for me. I went back to Teva and it works. Now I'm finding out that Teva has been recalled and I don't know what to do now? ## Hi, Ann! Who told you that the one from Teva has been recalled? The only information I'm finding on a recent recall for any Teva products was isolated to France and involved one medication that may have been mislabeled. They weren't even certain that it was, but due to the risks, they recalled all of it anyway, just to be safe. ## A pharmacy Walmart staff member here in Citrus Heights said it was recalled. I have found out from Teva since my original post this isn't true. The customer care gal at Teva guested that it may not be available...

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Divalproex delyed release 50mg, oval wite pill with zao6 onone sd, whatis this used for xacty ## Divalproex (Depakote) delayed-release tablets is an anticonvulsant, used primarily for controlling certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by reducing or preventing the number of seizures by controlling the abnormal activity of nerve impulses in the brain and central nervous system. Exactly how it works to treat bipolar disorder and migraine headache is not known. Learn More: Depakote Details I hope this info helps to answer your question!

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My son is 28 has extreme bi polar and his doctor has him on divalproex 500 mg & lithium carbonate 300mg cap can u explain what these two drugs are suppose to accomplish ## Divaloproex, also known as Valproate Semisodium is used to treat the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Learn more Divalproex details here. It can also help, over the long-term, with the depressive phases. And Lithium is used as a mood stabilizer. Learn more Lithium details here. Have they been helping him? ## bad lithium link.

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My old depakote (divalproex sodium er 500 Mg was a large pink pill. my new prescription of the same pill made by the same Company [Teva] now is larger, white and has the number M473 on one side. Is this the same pill. I have epilepsy and valporic acid - depakote was the med that saved me. Thanks. ## Yes, the new tablet is also 500mgs of Valproic Acid in an extended release formulation, but it is not manufactured by Teva, it is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, which is why the logo is an M. Learn more Valproic Acid details here. Are there any other questions? ## My pill says DR (the old pink one). Is extended release the exact same thing? I was reading where some of these can be dangerous because they're given for different problems.......such as headaches. Thanks for your help...

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my brother aged 21, had fainted in 2009 & was suffering from severe headache,frequent unconsciousness, &he was suggested to take Desvel ER 250,which he had continued for 1yr. after the stoppage of this respective drug he had again undergone with the same symptoms,which made him to take the same drug again. now we just need to know the side effects as well as the harm full effects that can be followed in his future by the regular usage of this drug. ## Is it safe to take Divalproex SOD DR 500 mg, folic acid 1 mg., RA Vit B12 1000MCG, and Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg together? Celeste

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My sister mixed up her 250 mg am dose of Depakote and her 500 mg pm dose of Depakote this morning. She's waiting for her script to be refilled for her am dosage. Can she cut the 500 mg pill in half so she's not overdosing herself?? ## Hello, Brandy! How is your sister doing? What are the markings on the tablets? I need this information to check and see if they are time released, or are safe to cut. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, hair loss and blurry vision. ## My acid is low and my Dr. told me to take one tablet and cut the other in half. I have been sick ever since. Is this natural

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I had an Rx filled and was supposedly 250 mg divalproex sodium ER. It is orange, oval shape, and number 512 one side, blank on other. I also have a white pill, oval shaped, with number 724 one side and W on other. I believe it to be the 500 mg version but need to verify. I transfer my Rx from pharmacy bottles to my own containers so they are a more convenient size for me. Dumb in retrospect. Can you help? Thanks, taxman ## Both of the tablets you've described are 250mg dosages. I wouldn't call you dumb, it's a very common mistake that a lot of people make and it's the reason sites like this exist. ;-) Is there anything else I can help with? Learn more Divalproex details here.

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My grandson has been taking divalproex 500 MG ER for bipolar disorder. We moved recently so I had to change drugstores. When his Rx (for Depakote 500 mg ER) was filled yesterday they gave us divalproex SOD ER 500 MG. The tablets are different. The original tablet was white oval shaped with A511 on it. The new tablets are grey with W725 imprinted on them. Are these the same thing or should I contact the doctor before he takes the pills from the new pharmacy? ## HI, Beverly! Sorry about the confusion. They are the same medication, in the same dosage, just manufactured by different companies. Since this is a generic medication, it's made by several different manufacturers and depending on who was offering the cheapest price, when they needed to restock their supply, pharmacies may carr...

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oval white pil ## The pill in description is Divalproex sodium ER (500 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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large white oval ## The pill in description is Divalproex sodium ER (500 mg). It is used in the treatment of epilepsy; mania; bipolar disorder; and migraine prevention. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## HI I was at 250mg of delayed release twice a day and I began running out of pills- my doctor was unwilling/unable to see me before my scheduled appointment so I started taking just one a day to make it last and then 3-4 days with none at all- I definitely felt the effect in my moods. I went into the doctor yesterday and he upped my dosage to 500mg twice a day - should i cut the pills in half and take 250 for a week or two before upping to 500? Or should...

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big pill ## Located a match it's Divalproex sodium ER 500 mg, which is for the treatment of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. In rare cases, it is also used as a treatment for major depressive disorder, and increasingly taken long-term for prevention of both manic and depressive phases of bipolar disorder, especially the rapid-cycling variant. It is also used in the US for the treatment of epilepsy, chronic pain associated with neuropathy, and migraine headaches. To learn more click on the link below... Valproate_semisodium Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I was given a prescription for this medication after a stroke. I was told it would help with the cockeyedness I feel every day (happened last week). Little nervous taking t...

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M 473 WHITE OVAL NO SCORE ## Found a match it's Divalproex sodium ER 500 mg, which is used for the treatment of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any mroe questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Hi, I am taking 500 mg/2x daily of Divalproex Sod ER (Depakote) for Bipolar 1. It works very well. However, my ALT is 76 and my AST is 59. I am not sure that these higher than normal liver enzyme test results are bad enough to require me to stop taking Depakote. I know there is a wide range of abnormalty. Has anyone had experience with liver enzyme problems? Please, share your experience. Please, don't tell me to ask my doctor. He is a bit unsure of all of this---wishy-washy. ## many doctors that aren't specialists can be confused by such. How long have you been taking the Depakote? The signs that it may cause acute liver injury can manifest like this within the first 6 months of taking it. Thus, if you've been on it 6 months or less, you will most likely need to stop taking...

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Please provide the difference for these tablets. Both are divalproex delayed release 500 MG tablets.Not sure on any composition wise change in this. ## There is no difference, they've just been manufactured by different companies, which is common with generic medications. Side effects to this drug may include nausea, dizziness, memory impairment and anemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm used to my son taking 500mg of depakote, a large, grey, oval pill. Now he's taking a larger white oval pill with M 473 on one side. What is that? ## I located a match for M 473 white oval pill it's Divalproex sodium ER 500 mg, which is used to help with certain seizures as well as epilepsy. To learn more about this drug click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I take this. It is Divalproex ER 500mg, but it can also be used for mood stabilization and bi-polar disorder.

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A 511 white pill ## The pill in description marked A 511 is Divalproex sodium extended-release (500 mg). This is used in the treatment of epilepsy; mania; bipolar disorder; and migraine prevention. Please click on the link below to view more information about this drug: If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## Does this drug help cluster migraine I have head aches that start in my jaw an in my teeth on the left side then it very quickly moves to an Thur my right face only teeth jaw ear head all just on the right side hurts so bad it males me a grown man that has #10 pain in back any way want to cry does this sound like any thing you have heard of .Thanks ,jusme

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Oval rose pink pill with NS and an e on it, what is it? ## This tablet contains Depakote (Divalproex Sodium) 500 mg delayed release (NDC 0074-6215). Inactive Ingredients: - Talc - Titanium Dioxide - Vanillin - D&c Red No. 30 - Fd&c Blue No. 2 - Povidones - Ferric Oxide Red - Silicon Dioxide - Starch, Corn - Diacetylated Monoglycerides Ref: DailyMed

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