Valprol 200mg Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. It is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache).
Valprol 200mg Syrup should be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. 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.
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.
You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valprol Syrup.
Valprol Syrup 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.
Valprol Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.<BR>Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.
Valprol Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Valprol Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valprol Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Valprol Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valprol Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Valprol Syrup is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Valprol Syrup is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Valprol 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.
Valprol 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 Valprol. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
You should not stop taking Valprol 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.
Many patients can safely take Valprol for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Valprol may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Valprol for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Yes, Valprol does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Valprol 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 Valprol levels in your blood levels.
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Valprol. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
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