Valpex 300mg Tablet CR belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by preventing extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits). It also helps in the prevention of migraines.Valpex 300mg Tablet CR can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Valpex 300mg Tablet CR can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

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. Valpex 300mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food.

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. Valpex 300mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valpex 300mg Tablet CR.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valpex 300mg Tablet CR 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

Valpex 300mg Tablet CR 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

Valpex 300mg Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Valpex 300mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valpex 300mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Valpex 300mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valpex 300mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Valpex 300mg Tablet CR, 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.

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Chemical Class :: Valproic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Prevention of Migraine|Bipolar disorder|Epilepsy/Seizures

Store below 30?C

Q. For how long should I take Valpex 300mg Tablet CR to cure my epilepsy completely?::: Valpex 300mg Tablet CR 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 you face any problems while taking this medicine.| Q. What happens if I stop taking Valpex 300mg Tablet CR?::: You should not stop taking Valpex 300mg Tablet CR 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 Valpex 300mg Tablet CR. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?::: Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Valpex 300mg Tablet CR. 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. Does Valpex 300mg Tablet CR affect the working of birth control pills?::: Yes, Valpex 300mg Tablet CR does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Valpex 300mg Tablet CR 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 Valpex 300mg Tablet CR levels in your blood levels.| Q. Is it safe to take Valpex 300mg Tablet CR for long term?::: Many patients can safely take Valpex 300mg Tablet CR for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Valpex 300mg Tablet CR may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Valpex 300mg Tablet CR for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.| Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Valpex 300mg Tablet CR causes hair loss. Is it true?::: Valpex 300mg Tablet CR 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 Valpex 300mg Tablet CR. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

Hair loss
Tremors
Weakness
Infection
Peripheral edema
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Increased appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Weight loss
Breathlessness
Hay fever
Nervousness
Flu-like symptoms