Re: Totally freaking out. has bruises!!! Update

[Guest guest]

I called our pedi and she immediately said, no he needs labs in the

morning, depakote, platelets, and liver enzymes. She was

like, " what was he thinking " , speaking of the neuro. I pray they are

normal.

> This is an excerpt from www.drugs.com re: depakote. Note that it

> advises you to seek emergency medical attention in the event

> of " unusual bleeding or bruising " . (I am not trying to scare you,

> just thought maybe you'd want to see this if you haven't before.)

>

> If you are truly scared, maybe you SHOULD seek someone else beside

> the neuro, who seems rather " aloof " about the bruising that has

you

> worried. I say go with your gut....

>

> DEPAKOTE

> Generic Name: divalproex sodium (dye val PROE ex)

> Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles

>

> • If you experience any of the following serious side effects,

stop

> taking divalproex sodium and seek emergency medical attention:

> · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of

your

> throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

> · a rash;

> · unexplained lethargy (fatigue), vomiting, or changes in

> mental status;

> · unusual bleeding or bruising; or

> · double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes.

> • Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to

take

> divalproex sodium and notify your doctor if you experience

> · tremor (shaking);

> · weight gain;

> · menstrual changes;

> · hair loss;

> · drowsiness or weakness;

> · depression or other psychiatric changes;

> · headache; or

> · low red blood cells (anemia).

> • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk

to

> your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is

> especially bothersome.

>

>

> Keep us posted, and good luck!

>

> Sue Ellen:)

[Guest guest]

I called our pedi and she immediately said, no he needs labs in the

morning, depakote, platelets, and liver enzymes. She was

like, " what was he thinking " , speaking of the neuro. I pray they are

normal.

> This is an excerpt from www.drugs.com re: depakote. Note that it

> advises you to seek emergency medical attention in the event

> of " unusual bleeding or bruising " . (I am not trying to scare you,

> just thought maybe you'd want to see this if you haven't before.)

>

> If you are truly scared, maybe you SHOULD seek someone else beside

> the neuro, who seems rather " aloof " about the bruising that has

you

> worried. I say go with your gut....

>

> DEPAKOTE

> Generic Name: divalproex sodium (dye val PROE ex)

> Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles

>

> • If you experience any of the following serious side effects,

stop

> taking divalproex sodium and seek emergency medical attention:

> · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of

your

> throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

> · a rash;

> · unexplained lethargy (fatigue), vomiting, or changes in

> mental status;

> · unusual bleeding or bruising; or

> · double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes.

> • Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to

take

> divalproex sodium and notify your doctor if you experience

> · tremor (shaking);

> · weight gain;

> · menstrual changes;

> · hair loss;

> · drowsiness or weakness;

> · depression or other psychiatric changes;

> · headache; or

> · low red blood cells (anemia).

> • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk

to

> your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is

> especially bothersome.

>

>

> Keep us posted, and good luck!

>

> Sue Ellen:)

[Guest guest]

I called our pedi and she immediately said, no he needs labs in the

morning, depakote, platelets, and liver enzymes. She was

like, " what was he thinking " , speaking of the neuro. I pray they are

normal.

> This is an excerpt from www.drugs.com re: depakote. Note that it

> advises you to seek emergency medical attention in the event

> of " unusual bleeding or bruising " . (I am not trying to scare you,

> just thought maybe you'd want to see this if you haven't before.)

>

> If you are truly scared, maybe you SHOULD seek someone else beside

> the neuro, who seems rather " aloof " about the bruising that has

you

> worried. I say go with your gut....

>

> DEPAKOTE

> Generic Name: divalproex sodium (dye val PROE ex)

> Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles

>

> • If you experience any of the following serious side effects,

stop

> taking divalproex sodium and seek emergency medical attention:

> · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of

your

> throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

> · a rash;

> · unexplained lethargy (fatigue), vomiting, or changes in

> mental status;

> · unusual bleeding or bruising; or

> · double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes.

> • Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to

take

> divalproex sodium and notify your doctor if you experience

> · tremor (shaking);

> · weight gain;

> · menstrual changes;

> · hair loss;

> · drowsiness or weakness;

> · depression or other psychiatric changes;

> · headache; or

> · low red blood cells (anemia).

> • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk

to

> your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is

> especially bothersome.

>

>

> Keep us posted, and good luck!

>

> Sue Ellen:)

[Guest guest]

:

I'm sure everything is fine, especially since you are catching it

right away. Nothing wrong with being a little over-cautious,

though! I would have reacted exactly the same way. Good luck and

let us know how everything goes....oh, and try to have a Happy

Valentine's Day!!!!

Sue Ellen:)

> > This is an excerpt from www.drugs.com re: depakote. Note that it

> > advises you to seek emergency medical attention in the event

> > of " unusual bleeding or bruising " . (I am not trying to scare

you,

> > just thought maybe you'd want to see this if you haven't before.)

> >

> > If you are truly scared, maybe you SHOULD seek someone else

beside

> > the neuro, who seems rather " aloof " about the bruising that has

> you

> > worried. I say go with your gut....

> >

> > DEPAKOTE

> > Generic Name: divalproex sodium (dye val PROE ex)

> > Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles

> >

> > • If you experience any of the following serious side effects,

> stop

> > taking divalproex sodium and seek emergency medical attention:

> > · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of

> your

> > throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

> > · a rash;

> > · unexplained lethargy (fatigue), vomiting, or changes in

> > mental status;

> > · unusual bleeding or bruising; or

> > · double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes.

> > • Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to

> take

> > divalproex sodium and notify your doctor if you experience

> > · tremor (shaking);

> > · weight gain;

> > · menstrual changes;

> > · hair loss;

> > · drowsiness or weakness;

> > · depression or other psychiatric changes;

> > · headache; or

> > · low red blood cells (anemia).

> > • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.

Talk

> to

> > your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is

> > especially bothersome.

> >

> >

> > Keep us posted, and good luck!

> >

> > Sue Ellen:)