Depakote precaution

Just remembered something from my last neuro visit that I thought I should share. We were discussing medications and I gave him my two page list of everything I have taken. We started discussing the few things I have not tried and got on to the topic of Depakote...he said that he would never prescribe it for a female in childbearing years because of the chemical change on your body and that if becoming pregnant, unexpectedly, it has a high chance of serious damange to the fetus including miscarriage. He stated that he would only prescribe to women who have had a hysterectomy or are beyond child bearing years.  Just thought I would share and see if anyone else has been told the same thing?

This doctor was also very serious about (female) patients on medication taking folic acid regularly in the event of an unexpected pregnancy as it would help to fight defects early on.

Sara

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I think that this doctor must have had some type of incident with his wife's pregnancy because he was so adament about things like this. He may have been trying to be overly cautious, I will let you know what else I find out!

Sara

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Back in '99 by doctor took me off it because he found out it was causing ovarian cysts in adolescent girls. Not the same thing, I know, but it's still mucking with womany bits...

Hi Sara...I have such a long story about Depakote, but I will save that for later...LOL! Anyway, My Neuro is also a researchr at the Univrsity of Miami, he is supposedly the best in the state and I ADORE him. That said, we did go over ALL the side effects, and he said he wouldnt want me taking it if I were PREGNANT, but in the case of trying or being young...he prescribed Folic Acid! Happy to help w/ any othr ? or concerns. Take care of yourself and God Bless you...good luck if u r trying to get preggers!

Be well,
Patti

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