Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet

Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 125 mg of divalproex in each extended-release tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant and anti-migraine medicine group and is used to help prevent migraine headaches in people for whom a doctor has decided this treatment is appropriate. Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet is a lower-strength option in this range, which can help with careful dose adjustment when a smaller tablet strength is needed.

How it works: Divalproex helps reduce the brain activity that can trigger migraine attacks. In this tablet form, Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet releases medicine over time to help maintain steadier levels in the body.

Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this product range, with 0 lower and 4 higher strengths available. Doctors may choose Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet when they want a smaller, more adjustable dose than the 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, or 1000 mg tablets. Because it is a lower-strength tablet, it can be useful when a patient needs a gradual dose plan rather than a larger single dose.

• Migraine prevention
• Long-term migraine management when prescribed
• Dose adjustment with lower-strength divalproex tablets

• Swallow Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually at the same time each day.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not change from this 125 mg tablet to a higher strength on your own, because the dose needs to be adjusted carefully by your doctor.

Each Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet provides 125 mg of divalproex. The number of tablets taken and how often they are taken depends on your doctor’s prescribed migraine-prevention plan; this strength is often used when smaller dose steps are needed. Do not exceed the total daily amount your doctor has set for you, because the correct dose is individualized.

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
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning

• Use with caution if you have liver disease or a history of pancreatitis.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because it can worsen sleepiness and side effects.
• This medicine may cause drowsiness, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, low platelets, or easy bruising.
• Inform your doctor about pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because divalproex can be harmful in pregnancy.
• Do not stop Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially other seizure medicines, antidepressants, or aspirin.

• Alcohol
• Aspirin and other salicylates
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lamotrigine
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness

Store Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.