People who suffer from migraines, epilepsy, or symptoms of mania can often benefit from Depakote ER. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at this prescription drug and its uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Common side effects of Depakote ER may include vomiting, drowsiness, and infections. This page on the eMedTV site lists other common side effects of the drug and describes potentially serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
Weight gain is a side effect that occurs in between 1 percent and 5 percent of people taking Depakote ER. This eMedTV resource discusses Depakote ER and weight gain in more detail and offers tips for helping with unexplained weight gain.
Insomnia is a potential side effect that may occur with the use of Depakote ER. This part of the eMedTV library offers more information on Depakote ER and insomnia, including a list of suggestions for helping to improve sleep habits.
Depakote ER is used for the treatment of epilepsy and mania, and for the prevention of migraines. This eMedTV page discusses Depakote ER uses in more detail, lists common "off-label" uses for the drug, and explains whether it can be used in children.
The suggested Depakote ER dosage for migraine prevention is 500 mg once a day. This eMedTV Web page also contains Depakote ER dosing recommendations for the treatment of epilepsy and mania, and offers tips and precautions for taking the drug.
Felbamate and aspirin are among the drugs that can potentially lead to Depakote ER drug interactions. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that should be used cautiously with Depakote ER and explains what may happen during an interaction.
Depakote ER can cause pancreatitis, which may be very dangerous. This section of the eMedTV archives contains more Depakote ER warnings and precautions, including other possible side effects that may occur and information on who should avoid the drug.
