What are the side effects of Epilim Chrono?
5. Side effects
- stomach pain, feeling or being sick.
- diarrhoea.
- dry or sore mouth, or swollen gums.
- shakes (tremors) in a part of your body, or unusual eye movements.
- feeling tired or sleepy.
- headache.
- weight gain.
- thinning hair, or changes to the colour or texture of your hair.
Can epilim cause death?
Severe liver damage, including hepatic failure sometimes resulting in death, has been reported (see sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. 1). Increased liver enzymes are common, particularly early in treatment, and may be transient (see section 4.4. 1).
How quickly does epilim work?
It is important that this medication is taken only as directed and not given to other people. Sodium valproate may take several days to show an initial effect and in some cases may take from two to six weeks for maximum effect.
Is epilim used for epilepsy?
Epilim is used to treat epilepsy in adults and children. Epilim may also be used to control mania, a mental condition with episodes of overactivity, elation or irritability. Epilim may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat your condition.
What is Epilim used to treat?
Epilim contains sodium valproate. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptic agents. It works by helping to calm the brain down. Epilim is used to treat epilepsy (fits) in adults and children.
How does Epilim make you feel?
Epilim may cause drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness in some people and affect alertness. Diabetics are advised that Epilim Syrup contains 3.6 g/5 mL of sucrose (sugar). The effects of alcohol could be made worse while taking Epilim. Combining it and alcohol can make you more sleepy, dizzy or lightheaded.
What is Epilim Chrono used for?
Epilim Chrono contains sodium valproate. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptic agents. It works by helping to calm the brain down. Epilim Chrono is used to treat epilepsy (fits) in adults and children.
Does Epilim help depression?
Epilim has a side effect causing depression. The product literature confirms this as well as experience. Epilim has a side effect causing depression. The product literature confirms this as well as experience.
Does Epilim help with depression?
Does Epilim make you sleepy?
Can Epilim cause weight gain?
Many drugs can cause weight gain including Valproate (or Epilim).
Does epilim cause hair loss?
Its utility is compromised by its adverse effects such as tremor, weight gain, hair loss, and liver dysfunction. Hair loss may occur when drug is used in higher dose.
Does epilim make you gain weight?
Many drugs can cause weight gain including Valproate (or Epilim). Others have no impact on weight or suppress the appetite and cause weight loss. Clinical trials indicate a dose dependant weight gain in 4-9% of people who are only taking Valproate. This gain does not appear to plateau as it does with other drugs.
Does Epilim cause hair loss?
What is Epilim Chrono?
Epilim Chrono is a prolonged release formulation of Epilim which reduces peak concentration and ensures more even plasma concentrations throughout the day. Epilim Chrono may be given once or twice daily. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed.
Where can I find information about overdose of Epilim chronois?
Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard Overdose The information provided in Overdoseof Epilim Chronois based on data of another medicine with exactly the same composition as the Epilim Chrono. .
Is there an alternative formulation of Epilim?
An alternative formulation of Epilim should be used in this group of patients, due to the tablet size and need for dose titration. Epilim Liquid (sugar-free) or Epilim Syrup are alternatives.