Depakote Sprinkles (Divalproex Sodium)

Alternate Name: Divalproex Sodium

Description: If you are diagnosed with a seizure disorder, your doctor might prescribe divalproex. Bipolar disorder is also treated in some cases with divalproex. For the prevention of migraine headaches, divalproex might be effective. This medication might be harmful to the fetus, so consult with a doctor if you are considering taking divalproex during pregnancy.

Dosage Form: Capsule Delayed Release Sprinkle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antimigraine, Anticonvulsant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 125 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, blood disease, pancreas problems, a viral infection (including HIV or cytomegalovirus infection), or a history of depression or mental health problems. This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Hyperammonemic encephalopathy (too much ammonia in your blood)Depression or thoughts of suicideBleeding problems (including thrombocytopenia)Hypothermia (low body temperature)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage the organs, including the liver, kidney, or heart This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how divalproex sodium works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Amitriptyline, aspirin, cannabidiol, chlorpromazine, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, methotrexate, nortriptyline, propofol, rifampin, ritonavir, rufinamide, tolbutamide, zidovudineBirth control pillBlood thinner (including warfarin)Carbapenem antibiotic (including ertapenem, imipenem, meropenem)Other seizure medicines (including carbamazepine, ethosuximide, felbamate, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used together with this medicine., This medicine may cause depression or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental illness., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsPancreatitisHyperammonemic encephalopathy (too much ammonia in your blood)Thrombocytopenia (decrease in blood cells that affect clotting)Hypothermia (low body temperature)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs such as the liver, kidney, or heart