I'm experiencing pretty severe sideeffects from Depakote...?
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your doctor should have another doctor his patients can talk to in case of an emergency. these side effects don't sound very good. check and see if there is an emergency number when you call his office. below are the listed possible side effects according to yahoo health:
What are the possible side effects of divalproex sodium?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
changes in mood or mental status;
easy bruising, unusual bleeding or weakness;
double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk with your doctor if you have any of these side effects:
tremor (shaking);
mild stomach upset, diarrhea;
headache, sore throat, flu symptoms;
changes in menstrual periods;
hair loss;
drowsiness or sleepiness (especially in elderly patients); or
headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
good luck.
If your doctor is not in town another doctor may be on call..
The office may be able to page the on call or the orginial doctor. If you cannot get in contact with a doctor you may want to call the emergency room and speak with someone about the problem
It's your health = your responsibility.
I would call your doctor or pharamacist and see whats up..
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