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Can Novo-Divalproaoex Be Taken Again Without Doctors Prescription?
hello,, my son was on novo-divalproaoex 500mg. he is challenged,, but stopped taking this med. about 3-4mths. ago, he said it made him feel funny, dont know how just funny,, took him off without doctors permission and he was doing fine, but now he says he feels like he is losing his mind like forgetting things,, is it okay if he starts using it again till he sees his doctor in january? He was previously on it for almost 3 yrs. thanks/
Fri, 28 Aug 2020
Hi,
I would suggest you to restart the drug after consulting with your child's doctor. Anti-epileptic drugs should not be suddenly started or stopped. Withdrawal symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, the return of manic or depressive symptoms, dizziness, and tremors.
Some studies show that stopping the drug for 2 to 3 months after at least 2 years of treatment will not cause any severe effects. But after few months, drug should be restarted if required. Dose should be gradually increased based on the child response to drug.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
I would suggest you to restart the drug after consulting with your child's doctor. Anti-epileptic drugs should not be suddenly started or stopped. Withdrawal symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, the return of manic or depressive symptoms, dizziness, and tremors.
Some studies show that stopping the drug for 2 to 3 months after at least 2 years of treatment will not cause any severe effects. But after few months, drug should be restarted if required. Dose should be gradually increased based on the child response to drug.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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