Epsoval
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About Epsoval Products
Epsoval Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Epsoval are Weight gain, Sleepiness, Tremors, Liver injury, Dizziness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Hypersensitivity, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Deafness, Urinary incontinence, Decreased sodium level in blood, Pain during periods.
How Epsoval Products work
Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid1 and Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid2. They work together to control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Epsoval Products
Frequently asked questions about Epsoval Products
Frequently asked questions about Epsoval Products
Q. For how long should I take Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR to cure my epilepsy completely?
Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR 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 Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR?
You should not stop taking Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR 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 Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR. 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 Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR affect the working of birth control pills?
Yes, Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR 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 Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR for long term?
Many patients can safely take Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR causes hair loss. Is it true?
Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR 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 Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
Products for Epsoval
Epsoval 500mg Tablet XR
strip of 6 tablet xr
MRP
₹62.36
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Epsoval XR 200 Tablet
strip of 10 tablet xr
MRP
₹70.5
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Epsoval 200mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹21.92
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