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