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drug_recall depakoteDepakote was originally approved for prophylaxis of migraine headaches and later approved for the treatment of complex partial seizures, which is a common type of epilepsy. Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Depakote has been associated to very serious, life-threatening adverse effects. Available in both a delayed-release tablet and capsule form, Depakote has caused additional drug warnings to be issued in response to its deadly effects.
Especially in the first 6 months of Depakote treatment, serious and sometimes fatal instances of liver damage can occur. Depakote patients under the age of two years are at an especially high risk of suffering Depakote liver damage and are at an even more increased risk of fatal liver damage if combining Depakote with other anticonvulsant medicines. A liver function test must be performed before Depakote will be prescribed.
Life-threatening pancreatitis has also been associated to Depakote use amongst both children and adult Depakote patients. The danger of the pancreatitis link to Depakote use is that the adverse effect can occur at any time during Depakote treatment. Even after years of using Depakote, pancreas damage has emerged. Unlike risk of fatal liver damage, the pancreas and Depakote link does not diminish with age.
People with urea cycle disorders, a rare set of genetic abnormalities, must also remain extremely cautious if using Depakote. The use of Depakote has been shown to adverse effect the brain when urea cycle disorders are present amongst some patients. If any symptoms or signs of serious Depakote side effects are observed, patients should immediately contact their healthcare professionals.
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