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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Divalproex Sodium-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Divalproex as follows: Divalproex sodium can take some time to fairly adjust to your body, before preventing seizure episodes and providing relief from symptoms of mania. Do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. Divalproex can interact with a lot of other medications, leading to serious drug interactions and side-effects. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Divalproex Sodium-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Divalproex as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of [...]

Contraindications for Divalproex Sodium Use-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Divalproex Sodium as follows: Do not take Divalproex, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Divalproex. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of [...]

Contraindications for Divalproex Sodium Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Divalproex Sodium as follows: Divalproex carries significant risk of lowering the platelet count and result in episodes of easy and unexplained bleeding. Divalproex must be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of thrombocytopenia, as divalproex carries the risk of aggravating the symptoms of this blood disorder. Individuals with thrombocytopenia can present with easy bruising and small purple patches on the skin due to reduced [...]

Contraindications for Divalproex Sodium Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Divalproex Sodium as follows: Divalproex is mainly metabolized in the liver to some active metabolites. If liver function is grossly deficient, the metabolism of divalproex can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, divalproex is contraindicated in individuals with extreme liver failure and can be used with caution [...]