Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet

Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 250 mg of divalproex in each extended-release tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing class, and it is also used in migraine prevention. Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet may be chosen when a doctor wants a controlled-release divalproex option that can be adjusted more gradually than higher-strength tablets.

How it works: Divalproex helps calm overly active nerve signals in the brain, which can reduce the chance of migraine attacks. In the extended-release tablet form, Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet releases the medicine slowly over time for steadier levels in the body.

Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet is a mid-lower strength in the Dicorate ER line, sitting above Dicorate ER 125 mg Tablet and below Dicorate ER 500 mg, 750 mg, and 1000 mg Tablet options. That makes it useful for people who need a smaller single-tablet amount or a stepwise dose increase, rather than a larger dose from the start. Because it is extended-release, the tablet is designed to release medicine slowly rather than all at once.

• Prevention of migraine attacks
• Maintenance therapy when a smaller extended-release dose is needed
• Dose titration as directed by a prescriber
• Conditions where divalproex is appropriate based on doctor assessment

• Swallow Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes regular dosing.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not change between Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet and another divalproex product unless your prescriber says to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives, since extended-release divalproex dosing is individualized.

Each Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of divalproex in an extended-release form. Depending on the condition being treated and the patient's response, it may be taken once daily or in divided dosing as prescribed; the maximum daily amount is determined by the doctor and varies by indication and patient factors. This is not a one-size-fits-all dose, and the prescriber chooses the strength and total daily amount based on clinical need and safety.

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 pain
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning or hair loss

• Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen sleepiness and side effects.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or bleeding problems before taking this tablet.
• This medicine can be harmful during pregnancy and may require special counseling and risk discussion.
• Do not stop taking Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• Use extra caution if you take other medicines that cause sedation or affect the liver.
• The tablet should be swallowed whole; altering the extended-release tablet can change how the medicine is released.

• Aspirin and other salicylates may increase valproate effects and side effects.
• Carbapenem antibiotics can lower divalproex levels and make it less effective.
• Topiramate may increase the risk of certain side effects, including high ammonia.
• Other medicines that cause sleepiness, including opioids or benzodiazepines, can add to drowsiness.
• Warfarin and similar blood thinners may interact and need monitoring.

Store Dicorate ER 250 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.