Depacon Side Effects
Common Side Effects:
- Hair Loss
- Stomach cramps
- Mild pain or redness near injection
- Weight change
Serious Side Effects:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Dark Urine
- Exaggerated Feeling of well-being
- Loss of appetite
- Change in menstrual period
- Involuntary muscle movements
- Anxiety
Warnings & Recalls for Depacon
WARNING:Life-threatening liver failure has occurred in patients taking Depacon. Children younger than 2 years old are at increased risk of developing life-threatening liver damage, especially those on more than 1 medicine to treat seizures and those with metabolic disorders, severe seizure disorders accompanied by retardation, or organic brain disease.Depacon can cause severe birth defects if it used during pregnancy. Contact your doctor if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant while taking Depacon.Cases of life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas have occurred with the use of Depacon.Report any stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or even loss of appetite immediately.
Depacon Treatment and Use
Depacon | Valproate is used for controlling certain kinds of seizures for the treatment of patients who are suffering from epilepsy. Depacon is used as an anticonvulsant medication.
How it Works:
Depacon works to increase a chemical in the brain, which is used to lessen convulsion symptoms. Depacon is usually given as an injection, which is given at your doctor’s office, or the hospital or clinic. Do not use it if it has been tampered with. If you use Depacon at home, make sure that you follow all of the instructions given by your physician.
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Posted on Nov 19, 2012
