Delayed release valproic acid is used to prevent migraines and treat bipolar mania and epilepsy. This eMedTV article discusses these uses in more detail, describes how this medication works, and explains what side effects may occur with the drug.
Hair loss, headaches, and vomiting are common side effects of delayed release valproic acid. This eMedTV resource provides a list of other possible delayed release valproic acid side effects, including rare but potentially serious side effects.
Delayed release valproic acid is used for preventing migraines and treating epilepsy and bipolar mania. This eMedTV resource covers these delayed release valproic acid uses in more detail and explains whether this drug should be used in children.
The usual starting delayed release valproic acid dosage for migraine prevention is 250 mg twice daily. This eMedTV Web page also offers delayed release valproic acid dosing information for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar mania.
Diazepam, rifampin, and aspirin could cause drug interactions with delayed release valproic acid. This eMedTV page explains what other drugs may interact with delayed release valproic acid and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
Talk to your doctor before using delayed release valproic acid if you have liver disease. This eMedTV page offers more precautions and warnings with delayed release valproic acid, including a list of other conditions you should tell your doctor about.
