is Depakote ER 500mg Tablets a knockoff brand sleeping pill and is it good to take?
side effects on it are FAR-worst then the effects to help me sleep :S
May Cause Drowiness and Dizziness, Weight gain, Possible Hair loss,Nausea,Vomiting, Indigestion, Diarrhea,Abdominal Cramps, Unusual bleeding or bruising, change in weight, tremor,Changes in mood or behavior, Swelling of the face, loss of Appetite, Extreme Tiredness, Yellowing of skin or eyes, unusual Weakness,Severe stomach pain...please contact your doctor..
IS this worth to take just to help me to sleep?
2006-07-01 21:51:41 · 5 answers · asked by Iceman 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
The key word in that list of side effects is MAY. That doesn't mean you'll experience any of them.
But, try getting back on a schedule of a regular sleep pattern by:
1. Going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every morning.
2. Don't eat a big meal right before going to bed.
3. Don't watch TV in the bed.
4. If you aren't asleep in 15-20 minutes, get out of bed and watch TV or read.
5. Cut down on caffeine.
6. Don't wear anything to sleep in that is too small or too big. Be comfortable.
7. To relax a little more, while lying down mentally relax your body and do breathing exercises.
8. Get a new pillow and make sure the room temperature is comfortable. Not too hot, not too cold.
I hope one or more of the above suggestions help you.
Good luck.
2006-07-01 22:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by mojo52 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Depakote ER 500mg means Extended Release, it is usually prescribed to ppl suffering from depression. I would not take it if I were you. You are better off taking a tylnol night time or some cough syrup. Also I think Depakote has withdrawl symptoms. I forgot one more thing, try jerking off.lol
2006-07-01 23:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Courtney S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depakote is an anti-seizure medication that is also used as a mood stabilizer. Do not take it unless a doctor has prescribed it to you.
2006-07-01 22:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are just warnings of symptoms to look for - there is No gaurantee you'll suffer.
Are you suffering now ? If so risk it and take a pill.
2006-07-01 21:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by MoMoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may wake up with a meas and who's there is going to clean up after you .if one of the side effects gets you.good luck
2006-07-01 22:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by gbinnicker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋