, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism); 2) a temporal Common side effects of Depakote include: abdominal pain, asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and anorexia
Depakote treats a variety of conditions but it can produce side effects such as tremors, weight changes, hair loss, and depression By SingleCare Team | May 21, 2021 Medically reviewed by Megan Huang
Valproate is an antiepileptic drug with a broad mechanism of action
Depakote can cause liver failure that may be fatal, especially in children under age 2 and in people with liver problems caused by certain genetic disorders
The shaking movement
Valproic Acid Induced Parkinsonism
Both therapeutic and illicit drugs can cause neurological adverse effects, including movement disorders
While it is well known to cause postural tremor, hyperammonemia, slowness, and sedation, it has also been Distinguishing features between valproate-induced tremor and essential tremor
Tremor frequently occurs in patients taking valproate and may resemble that observed in patients with essential tremor (ET)
seizure medications, such as valproate (Depakene) and valproic acid (Depakote) Researchers have found that a vitamin B-12 deficiency in adolescents can cause hand tremors or shaky hands
absence of or decrease in body movement
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
May cause male
By far the most common movement disorder seen was a postural/kinetic tremor (45%), followed by parkinsonism in 4
headache
While the exact mechanism behind this link is not yet fully understood, it is important for patients to be informed about this potential risk
DEPAKOTE can cause other serious side effects, including: Bleeding problems: Problems may include bruising or red or purple spots Common side effects of DEPAKOTE include: headache, weakness, sleepiness, dizziness, tremors, difficulty walking or problems with coordination, ringing in your ears, blurred vision, double vision, unusual eye Valproic acid may cause serious allergic reactions affecting multiple body organs (eg, liver or kidney)
The hand tremors are only temporary, lasting
Causes
joint pain
Side Effects
Mood stabilizers such as lithium carbonate