Welcorate
Welcorate Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Bipolar disorder
About Welcorate Products
Uses of Welcorate Products
Valproic Acid is used for Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine and Bipolar disorder.
Welcorate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Welcorate are Headache, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Loss of appetite, Nausea1a, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Weight gain, Tremor, Double vision, Diarrhea, Impaired coordination, Increased appetite, Weakness, Stomach pain.
How Welcorate Products work
Valproic Acid is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Welcorate Products
Frequently asked questions about Welcorate Products
Frequently asked questions about Valproic Acid
Q. I have been taking Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER for a year, and I did not have any episode of seizure during this time. For how long should I take it to cure my epilepsy completely?
Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER?
You should not stop taking Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.
Q. I have gained weight after I started using Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
Q. Can I take birth control pills while taking Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER?
Yes, Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER for long term?
Many patients can safely take Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER causes hair loss. Is it true?
Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Welcorate 250mg Tablet ER. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
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