Valate
Valate Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Bipolar disorder
About Valate Products
Uses of Valate Products
Sodium Valproate is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Bipolar disorder.
Valate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Valate are Dizziness, Hair loss, Weight gain, Tremors, Hypersensitivity, Liver injury, Infection.
How Valate Products work
Sodium Valproate 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 Valate Products
Frequently asked questions about Valate Products
Frequently asked questions about Sodium Valproate
Q. For how long should I take Valate 500 Tablet to cure my epilepsy completely?
Valate 500 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 you face any problems while taking this medicine.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Valate 500 Tablet?
You should not stop taking Valate 500 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 Valate 500 Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Valate 500 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. Does Valate 500 Tablet affect the working of birth control pills?
Yes, Valate 500 Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Valate 500 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 Valate 500 Tablet levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Valate 500 Tablet for long term?
Many patients can safely take Valate 500 Tablet for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Valate 500 Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Valate 500 Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Valate 500 Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?
Valate 500 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 Valate 500 Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
Products for Valate
Valate 500 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹75
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Valate 200 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹27.7
Not Available