Common Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Weight gain, Liver function abnormal, Tremor.

Expert advice for Desval Tablet ER
Desval should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Desval without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. Can cause upset stomach, hair loss, weight gain, sleepiness, and tremor. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Desval, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Desval an antipsychotic?
Desval is an anticonvulsant drug and not antipsychotic

Q. Is Desval the same as Depakote?
Yes, Depakote is a trade name of product containing the drug Desval sodium

Q. Is Desval safe?
Desval is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by doctor

Q. Is Desval a controlled substance?
No, it is not a controlled substance

Q. Is Desval/ Desval sodium a narcotic?
No, it is not a narcotic

Q. Is divalproex the same as valproic acid?
No, divalproex contains a compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid

Q. Is Desval a benzodiazepine?
No, it is not a benzodiazepine

Q. Is Desval addictive?
No, it is not addictive if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with divalproex?
Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of divalproex. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Desval contain MAOI?
No, it does not contain MAOI

Q. Does Desval make you sleepy/cause weight gain/hair loss?
Desval may cause these side effects. However, always consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.