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<p>PREGNANCY</p>

<p>UNSAFE</p>

<p>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s if you are pregnant as it could lead to serious birth defects. Consult your doctor for further advice.</p>

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<p>BREAST FEEDING</p>
CAUTION

<p>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s if you are breastfeeding.</p>
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<p>DRIVING</p>
UNSAFE

<p>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s causes dizziness and may affect thinking and motor skills. Do not drive or operate machinery.</p>
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<p>LIVER</p>
CAUTION

<p>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s should not be used if you have liver problems or your family has a history of liver problems. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.</p>
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<p>KIDNEY</p>
CAUTION

<p>Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.</p>
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<p>CHILDREN</p>
CAUTION

<p>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will adjust the dose depending on the child&#39;s body weight. Care should be taken in children below two years as they are at a higher risk of liver toxicity.</p>
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<h3>Habit Forming</h3>

<p>No</p>

<h3>Diet &amp; Lifestyle Advise</h3>

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<li>A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilising fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.</li>
<li>Atkins diet (high fay and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.</li>
<li>Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rest well, get plenty of sleep.</li>
<li>Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.</li>
<li>Meditation and yoga can help lower the stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.</li>
<li>Have a seizure response plan, help those around you know what to do.</li>
<li>Prepare your living area,&nbsp;small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.</li>
<li>Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.</li>
<li>Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.</li>
<li>Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.</li>
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<h3>Special Advise</h3>

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<li>Regular monitoring of blood count and coagulation tests are advised while taking Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s as it may cause thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels).</li>
<li>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s may cause liver toxicity, usually during the first 6months of treatment. Children below two years are at a higher risk. Regular monitoring of liver function tests before treatment and at frequent intervals is advised.</li>
<li>Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s might alter thyroid function tests and urine ketone tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Depakote 500 Tablet 15&#39;s.</li>
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