Megalep 600mg Tablet ER [Magnesium Valproate (600mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Megalep 600mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Megalep 600mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Megalep 600mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : UNSAFE

Megalep 600mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

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Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Sodium channel modulators (AED)

Epilepsy/Seizures|Prevention of Migraine|Bipolar disorder

Q. For how long should I take Megalep 600mg Tablet ER to cure my epilepsy completely?::: Megalep 600mg Tablet ER does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.| Q. What happens if I stop taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER?::: You should not stop taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.| Q. I have gained weight after I started using Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?::: Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.| Q. Can I take birth control pills while taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER?::: Yes, Megalep 600mg Tablet ER does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Megalep 600mg Tablet ER levels in your blood levels.| Q. Is it safe to take Megalep 600mg Tablet ER for long term?::: Many patients can safely take Megalep 600mg Tablet ER for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.| Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Megalep 600mg Tablet ER causes hair loss. Is it true?::: Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.