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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]