Stavzor is a prescription drug approved to prevent migraines and to treat epilepsy and mania. This eMedTV resource explains how Stavzor works for these uses, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Common Stavzor side effects may include vomiting, weakness, and insomnia. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV page also lists rare but potentially serious side effects of Stavzor that require medical attention (such as depression or jaundice).
Stavzor is used for preventing migraines and for treating epilepsy and bipolar mania. This page from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works, lists possible off-label Stavzor uses, and discusses the use of this drug in children.
For migraine prevention, the recommended starting Stavzor dosage is 250 mg twice daily. This eMedTV Web page also contains Stavzor dosing guidelines for the treatment of seizures, as well as mania associated with bipolar disorder.
If drugs such as warfarin, rifampin, or aspirin are taken together with Stavzor, interactions may occur. This eMedTV article includes a more detailed list of drugs that may interact with Stavzor and explains what may happen if an interaction occurs.
You should not take Stavzor if you have liver disease. This eMedTV segment offers more information on who should not take Stavzor. Warnings and precautions on what side effects or complications may occur with this drug are also listed in this article.
A Stavzor (delayed release valproic acid) overdose may cause heart block, coma, or loss of life. This eMedTV Web page further explores the effects of a Stavzor overdose and describes the steps your doctor may take to treat an overdose.
Pregnant women should not take Stavzor (delayed release valproic acid) unless absolutely necessary. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Stavzor and pregnancy, and describes the problems that were seen in pregnant women using this drug.
Many doctors consider Stavzor (delayed release valproic acid) to be safe for use while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page covers Stavzor and breastfeeding in more detail and explains whether problems are likely to occur if you use the drug while nursing.
Currently, there are no generic Stavzor (delayed release valproic acid) drugs licensed for sale. This eMedTV segment explores why generic versions of the medicine are not available and explains whether valproic acid is the same as generic Stavzor.
