Depakote Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
decreased blood platelets nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands trouble breathing an accidental injury If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
an infection depression blurred vision ringing in the ears bruising under the skin throat irritation a stuffy and runny nose bronchitis indigestion constipation irregular periods hair loss drowsiness memory loss dizziness difficulty sleeping fever flu-like symptoms muscle tremors loss of muscle coordination decreased appetite weight gain weight loss increased hunger headache nausea vomiting diarrhea generalized weakness intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
mood changes mental status changes If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
widening of blood vessels backache taste impairment abnormal manner of walking nervousness reactions at the site of the injection RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone polycystic ovarian syndrome, a disease with cysts in the ovaries high amount of ammonium in the blood hereditary liver metabolism disorder a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia low blood counts due to bone marrow failure anemia a decrease in platelet clotting very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells increased eosinophils in the blood increased lymphocyte cells in the blood suicidal thoughts behavioral problems a type of movement disorder called parkinsonism tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth and tongue a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy hearing loss high blood pressure slow heartbeat inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle inflammation of blood vessels in the skin acute liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis acute inflammation of the pancreas a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis kidney inflammation inflammation of the bladder male infertility increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome osteoporosis, a condition of weak bones puffy face from water retention swollen lymph nodes bloody vomit abnormal liver function tests a broken bone low body temperature a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice abnormally large red blood cells called macrocytosis high levels of androgen hormones an abnormal sperm size or shape a brain condition called cerebral pseudoatrophy a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome a paradoxical convulsion If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
over excitement agitation aggressive behavior a change in vision pink eye inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses inflammation of the parotid gland dry mouth stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth urinary tract infection enlarged breasts pain with menstruation absence of menstrual periods cessation of menstruation bleeding not related to menstrual period a problem with menstrual periods a nail disorder hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair hair discoloration seborrhea dry skin an abnormal increase in muscle tone muscle weakness leg cramps bone pain sensation of spinning or whirling a skin rash small reddish-purplish pin-point sized spots on skin nosebleed heart throbbing or pounding cough gas difficult or painful urination involuntary leakage of urine an increased need to urinate often exaggerated deep reflexes a feeling of general discomfort called malaise abnormal dreams a change in the ability to pay attention abnormal hair texture anxious feelings fast heartbeat Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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