Divalproex ER (Cont.)

Divalproex ER Drug Interactions

Divalproex ER can potentially interact with many other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Divalproex ER).
 

Divalproex ER: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking divalproex ER if you have:
 
  • Liver disease, such as liver failure or cirrhosis
  • A urea cycle disorder
  • Mental retardation
  • A blood disorder
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Divalproex ER to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Divalproex ER?

People who take too much divalproex ER may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Heart block (a problem with the electrical system of the heart)
  • Coma
  • Loss of life.
     
If you happen to overdose on divalproex ER, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Depakote Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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