Valproic Acid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Valproic Acid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Valproic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Valproic Acid has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Valproic Acid without medical advice.
Is the use of Valproic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Valproic Acid may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Kidneys?
Valproic Acid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Liver?
Valproic Acid is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Heart?
Valproic Acid is completely safe for the heart.
Valproic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valproic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valproic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Valproic Acid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Valproic Acid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Valproic Acid only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Valproic Acid works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valproic Acid
It is safe to take Valproic Acid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valproic Acid
Taking Valproic Acid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1243-1245
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Stavzor (valproic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)
