Divazen
Divazen Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Bipolar disorder
About Divazen Products
Uses of Divazen Products
Valproic Acid is used for epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Bipolar disorder.
Divazen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Divazen are Headache, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Weight gain, Tremors, Double vision, Diarrhea, Impaired coordination, Increased appetite, Weakness, Stomach pain.
How Divazen Products work
Valproic Acid is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Divazen Products
Frequently asked questions about Divazen Products
Frequently asked questions about Valproic Acid
Q. I have been taking Divazen 250mg Tablet for a year, and I did not have any episode of seizure during this time. For how long should I take it to cure my epilepsy completely?
Divazen 250mg Tablet 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 Divazen 250mg Tablet?
You should not stop taking Divazen 250mg Tablet 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 Divazen 250mg Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Divazen 250mg Tablet. 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 Divazen 250mg Tablet?
Yes, Divazen 250mg Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Divazen 250mg Tablet 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 Divazen 250mg Tablet levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Divazen 250mg Tablet for long term?
Many patients can safely take Divazen 250mg Tablet for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Divazen 250mg Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Divazen 250mg Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Divazen 250mg Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?
Divazen 250mg Tablet 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 Divazen 250mg Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
Products for Divazen
Divazen 250mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹54
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