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Asked for male, 22 years old from Kottayam
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PG Diploma in Clinical Research, Diploma...read more

General Physician•Mumbai
All d medication, has side effects, but
no alternative, follow your doctor
religiously&report any type of discomfort to take necessary actions.
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Asked for male, 51 years old from Hyderabad
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General Physician•Nashik
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Divalproex sodium is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures. Divalproex sodium is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches.
Asked for male, 28 years old from Rajkot
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Pediatrician•Rudrapur
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Hello dear, thanks for sharing the information. Well you need to be confirmed about the diagnosis of the baby made by your doctor as valproex is used in a child with epilepsy and not in night terror. Kindly tell whole history and also can share the prescription if possible.
Asked for female, 23 years old from Chennai
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General Physician•Noida
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Hello,

CT scan/ EEG was done?

can cause of seizure was detected ?

I want to tell you that medicine as advised by your Doctor need to be taken regularly and must not missed dose even for single day

for controlling fits patient need to take long term (3-5 years) treatment

Yes Seizure can be cured if treated properly

you can take normal diet

You can Consult Good Neurologist for second opinion, i can guide you further
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Asked for male, 18 years old from Chitiradurga
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Instead of taking so many medicines, do this
it can be migrain.
1. Take adequate night sleep
2. Eat at regular intervals. As starvation/gas can trigger migrain
3. Avoid things that can trigger migrain. Common triggers include alcohol, caffeine or poor sleep.
Inculcate good sleep practices like having a regular bedtime schedule and avoiding naps, caffeine and tv before bedtime.
4. Don't take stress- pursue an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to reduce stress a...more
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Asked for female, 17 years old from Kangra
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Psychiatrist•Murshidabad
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Yes. It would affect. Not only the speed of recovery, but the response of medications would be less effective if not taken regularly. Also, the symptoms might reappear.
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MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Chennai
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Yes they are safe, but needs to be taken under psychiatrist supervision and regular blood tests for sugar, lipids and ecg. All the best.
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Pune
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Psychologist•Patna
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Your problem of anxiety and depression can be removed by psychological counseling and psychological autosuggestion therapy through the online or offline process without any medication for three weeks you can contact me for this on Lybrate website thank you.
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Zirakpur
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Bipolar disorder is better managed by simple Yoga technoiques like Pranayam and Meditation and by using MEDHYA category of single herbs and/or compound herbomineral medicine. When you switch you may not feel immediate response but sooner or later you ll feel betterment. Absolutely no side effect. Whenever you want to discuss, i ll take few details before chosing specific herbs.
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Asked for female, 45 years old from Kolkata
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MSC - Counselling Psychology

Psychologist•Bangalore
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Hi lybrate-user
I can imagine how distressing and difficult this may be for you and your family. It may be in your best interest to continue the medication prescribed by your doctor. Additionally, you could take him for therapy to a licensed therapist who has substantial experience with adolescents in your city. It may be helpful for him to address his thoughts and feelings in a safe space and learn to challenge dysfunctional thoughts that trigger his symptoms and work on healthier behaviour...more
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