Valproate Sodium

FDA Approved: * November 14, 2002
Pharm Company: * BEDFORD
Category: Bipolar Disorder

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Valproate Sodium Overview

Valproate (VPA) and its valproic acid, sodium valproate, and valproate semisodium forms are medications primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches.[2] They are useful for the prevention of seizures in those with absence seizures, partial seizures, and generalized seizures.[2] They can be given intravenously or by mouth, and the tablet forms exist in both long- and short-acting formulations.[2] Common sid...

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Recent Valproate Sodium Forums:

Epilim for epilepsy?

I would like to know if Epilim is used to treat epilepsy? ## Yes, from what I found, Epilim (Sodium valproate) is indeed used as a treatment for epilepsy in children and adults. "Sodium valproate is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder." Source: NHS.uk

Updated May 19, 2021

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Sodium Valproate and pregnancy

I have epilepsy and have taken Sodium Valproate 300 mg daily for nearly 5 years. I am now pregnant and want to know if taking this medication will effect my unborn baby. Can it cause any neurological problems? ## i am 26 yrs i am using mazetol sr 200 since 5 years. now i am using mazetol sr 200 1 tablet per a day. i am pregnent now 3rd month running. does it effect my baby ## My father is 54 year old and he had epilepsy for the first time in july 2009, second time june 2010 and third time march 2011. I can't understand first and second time what is this? but third time we understand and then we contact neurologist medicine he cheak up he do MRI and other check up. MRI report and other reports are normal. he start medicine from april of 2. Sodium Valproate 300 mg 2 time in a day morn...

Updated January 31, 2018

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Valproate Sodium, Levipil and weight gain

I'm taking Valproate Sodium 300 mg BD and Levipil 500 mg in the morning and 750 mg in the evening. However it is causing me to gain weight... Please tell me how to control my weight? ## Weight gain can be a normal side effect of these medications, according to the NIH. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood swings. How much have you gained? Are you on any other medications? What does your normal diet consist of? Do you get plenty of exercise?

Updated April 25, 2017

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Encorate Chrono 300 Fatigue and Memory impairment

Since taking this medication I have been feeling weak, can't concentrate, feel dizzy and sleepy. As well I am having trouble remembering things at work. ## Encorate Chrono contains the active ingredient Valproic Acid, which is mainly used as an anticonvulsant. And those can be side effects of the medication, though they are not very common. Learn more Valproic Acid details here. How long have you been taking it? ## i am using enchorate chrono 300 since 6 years is there any side effect.

Updated June 13, 2016

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Encorate Chrono 300 for seizures

I am taking Enchorate Chrono 300mg everyday since 2006 for my seizures. My doctor suggested I take these tablets daily. I took one everyday, but some times I still get seizures and its not stopping. At times my hands and legs shake unknowingly. I am afraid, can anyone give me some clarification re: this medication. ## Can I have wine while im treated with enchorate chrono?? ## What are the side effects of encorate crono 300 ? ## This contains the active ingredient Sodium Valproate, which is most commonly used as an anticonvulsant. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, tremors and vomiting. Learn more Sodium Valproate details here. Rajesh, you may need a higher dosage, as your body might have gotten tolerant to the current one. Have you consulted your doctor? Vishal, wine should b...

Updated March 15, 2016

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encorate corono

side effects of this medicine ## Encorate Chrono contains the active ingredient Valproate Sodium, it is an anticonvulsant used to treat Epilepsy and BiPolar disorder. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## am taking encorate chrone 500g but i have noticed that most of the time am sleepy even during class time.could the drugs be the cause?

Updated July 2, 2012

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Valproate Sodium

Injection: 100mg/ml

Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Valproate Sodium: (4 results)

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0143-9637 Valproate Sodium 100 mg/ml Intravenous Injection by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
0143-9785 Valproate Sodium 500 mg/5ml Intravenous Injection by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
55390-007 Valproate Sodium 100 mg/ml Intravenous Injection by Bedford Laboratories
63323-494 Valproate Sodium 100 mg/ml Intravenous Injection, Solution by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC