Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet

Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet is a prescription extended-release tablet that contains 1000 mg of divalproex in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing medicine class, and it is also used in migraine prevention. For the right patient, Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet helps reduce how often certain neurologic symptoms or migraine attacks happen, but it is not for stopping an attack that is already starting.

How it works: Divalproex helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain and steadies electrical activity, which can lower the chance of seizures or migraine episodes. In this extended-release tablet form, Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet is designed to release the medicine gradually so blood levels stay more even through the day.

Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet is a high-strength option compared with Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet, Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet, Dicorate ER 500 mg Tablet, and Dicorate ER 750 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose this strength for patients who already need a larger total daily dose and can take the full amount in fewer tablets; it is not usually the first strength started. Because it is extended-release, the medicine is meant to release slowly over time rather than act like an immediate-relief tablet.

• Migraine prevention
• Seizure disorders
• Bipolar disorder maintenance
• Other doctor-directed neurologic uses

• Swallow Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level of medicine in your body.
• It may be taken with food or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not use this tablet to treat a sudden migraine attack, seizure emergency, or acute mood episode.
• If your dose changes from lower strengths such as 125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg tablets, follow the exact tablet count your doctor prescribes.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of divalproex in one tablet, so it is a higher-strength option that may fit patients needing a larger total daily dose. The doctor decides how often it is taken, often once daily with extended-release products, and the maximum daily dose depends on the condition, body weight, and lab results; do not change the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Divalproex may include:

• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning

• Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so accidental extra dosing can be more serious; take only the prescribed number of tablets.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen drowsiness and side effects.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice, especially if you take it for seizures.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, pancreatic disease, or a history of bleeding problems.
• This medicine can cause drowsiness, so be careful with driving, operating machinery, or tasks that need alertness.
• It can harm an unborn baby; people who are pregnant or may become pregnant need to discuss risks and birth control with their prescriber.
• Regular blood tests may be needed to monitor liver function, blood counts, and medicine levels.

• Alcohol
• Aspirin or other salicylates
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Topiramate
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, including opioids or benzodiazepines

Store Dicorate ER 1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.