¿Qué es Divalproex Sodium?

Si te diagnostican un trastorno de convulsiones, tu médico podría recetarte divalproex. El trastorno bipolar también se trata en algunos casos con divalproex. Para la prevención de migrañas, el divalproex podría ser efectivo. Este medicamento podría ser perjudicial para el feto, por lo tanto, consulta con un médico si estás considerando tomar divalproex durante el embarazo.

Side Effects

• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness
• Fever, rash, swollen glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, blood disease, pancreas problems, a viral infection (including HIV or cytomegalovirus infection), or a history of depression or mental health problems.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Hyperammonemic encephalopathy (too much ammonia in your blood)Depression or thoughts of suicideBleeding problems (including thrombocytopenia)Hypothermia (low body temperature)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage the organs, including the liver, kidney, or heart
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).