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Is There Any Side Effect Of Valparin 200 Which Is Used For Bipolar Disorder ?
I AM TAKING VALPARIN 200 3 TIMES IN A DAY AS 1-1-2 DOES IT HAVE SIDE EFFECT IT IS PRESCRIBED BY MY DOCTOR FOR MY BIOPOLAR DISORDER I WANT TO RECOVER MYSELF AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE PLEASE GIVE ME SOME SUGGESTION
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Thanks for your query. Valproate is a mood stabiliser frequently prescribed in bipolar disorder and is effective for management. The side effects of the medication include hair loss, mild hepatic toxicity, weight gain, harm to fetus during pregnancy (teratogenicity) and sleepiness. However, most of the symptoms can be managed by appropriate dosing. This should not affect compliance to medication. Hope you found the information useful.
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. Valproate is a mood stabiliser frequently prescribed in bipolar disorder and is effective for management. The side effects of the medication include hair loss, mild hepatic toxicity, weight gain, harm to fetus during pregnancy (teratogenicity) and sleepiness. However, most of the symptoms can be managed by appropriate dosing. This should not affect compliance to medication. Hope you found the information useful.
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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Hi Varsha, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum.
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depressive psychosis is which causes mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania. Kindly do not worry as you can keep your moods under control by following a treatment plan as Suggested by your Psychiatrist. In most cases, bipolar disorder can be controlled with medications and psychological counseling. Valparin can cause side effects like, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased appetite, weight gain, increased sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, hallucinations. Kindly do not worry about the side effects as they may or may not occur. Just take it as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. Learn more about this condition as this will help you stick to your Treatment plan and will help you understand yourself better. If you drink or smoke, QUIT. Make healthy relationships and exercise regularly and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Avoid stress and make sleep a priority. Sleep for 8 hours daily. Practice relaxation techniques like Yoga and meditation. Go for regular follow up. Exercise regularly for an hour daily. These steps along with medications will definitely be of help to you.
Wish you Good Health, Take Care.
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depressive psychosis is which causes mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania. Kindly do not worry as you can keep your moods under control by following a treatment plan as Suggested by your Psychiatrist. In most cases, bipolar disorder can be controlled with medications and psychological counseling. Valparin can cause side effects like, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased appetite, weight gain, increased sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, hallucinations. Kindly do not worry about the side effects as they may or may not occur. Just take it as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. Learn more about this condition as this will help you stick to your Treatment plan and will help you understand yourself better. If you drink or smoke, QUIT. Make healthy relationships and exercise regularly and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Avoid stress and make sleep a priority. Sleep for 8 hours daily. Practice relaxation techniques like Yoga and meditation. Go for regular follow up. Exercise regularly for an hour daily. These steps along with medications will definitely be of help to you.
Wish you Good Health, Take Care.
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Thanks for your query.
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
Valparin is valproic acid, and all drugs are capable of causing adverse drug reaction. The toxicity of valproate is low. Certain adverse reaction of valparin are Anorexia, vomiting, heart burn are common. Drowsiness, ataxia and tremor are dose related side effects.Alopecia, curling of hair and increased bleeding tendency have been observed.Rashes and thrombocytopenia are infrequent hypersensitivity phenomena.
Since bipolar disorder is a chronic, relapsing illness, it’s important to continue treatment even when you’re feeling better. Medication alone is usually not enough to fully control the symptoms of bipolar disorder. The most effective treatment strategy for bipolar disorder involves a combination of medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and social support.
It’s always best to work with an experienced psychiatrist, as it is a complex condition. Diagnosis can be tricky and treatment is often difficult.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further queries.
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Thanks for your query.
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
Valparin is valproic acid, and all drugs are capable of causing adverse drug reaction. The toxicity of valproate is low. Certain adverse reaction of valparin are Anorexia, vomiting, heart burn are common. Drowsiness, ataxia and tremor are dose related side effects.Alopecia, curling of hair and increased bleeding tendency have been observed.Rashes and thrombocytopenia are infrequent hypersensitivity phenomena.
Since bipolar disorder is a chronic, relapsing illness, it’s important to continue treatment even when you’re feeling better. Medication alone is usually not enough to fully control the symptoms of bipolar disorder. The most effective treatment strategy for bipolar disorder involves a combination of medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and social support.
It’s always best to work with an experienced psychiatrist, as it is a complex condition. Diagnosis can be tricky and treatment is often difficult.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further queries.
Regards
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