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Contraindications for Divalproex Sodium Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Divalproex Sodium as follows: Do not take divalproex sodium with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as they can further contribute to the dizziness caused by the medication, thus compromising safety. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications, also can cause drowsiness upon intake and must be avoided taking along with divalproex. Also, divalproex use can result in damage to the [...]

Side Effects of Divalproex Sodium-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Divalproex as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Divalproex use can result in motor incoordination, unusual eye movements, blurred vision, and can increase fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with divalproex use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Divalproex intake also carries the risk of causing or aggravating some varieties of seizures, especially in individuals with history of the same. Metabolic side-effects Divalproex [...]

Side Effects of Divalproex Sodium-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Divalproex as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Divalproex use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking divalproex after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Divalproex use can result in stomach upset, mild burning sensation of the stomach, and episodes of diarrhea, which can be self-limiting and resolve in due course of time. Proper [...]

Side Effects of Divalproex Sodium-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Divalproex as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Divalproex use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of divalproex, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to [...]

Side Effects of Divalproex Sodium-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Divalproex as follows: General allergic reactions Divalproex use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with divalproex, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]