Epilex 200 mg Tablet

Epilex 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of sodium valproate in each tablet. It is an anti-migraine medicine that belongs to the valproate class of anticonvulsants, and it is also used in some patients for seizure disorders and bipolar disorder when a doctor prescribes it for those conditions. Because Epilex 200 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength tablet, it should be used only under medical supervision.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain by increasing the effect of a natural calming chemical called GABA. In Epilex 200 mg Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help prevent migraine attacks or control other prescribed conditions.

Epilex 200 mg Tablet is a moderate-strength tablet that can fit stepwise dosing when a prescriber wants an exact 200 mg amount per dose. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this tablet is the specific option available, and the doctor will decide how it fits into your total daily dose and whether a tablet form is appropriate for you.

• Prevention of migraine attacks
• Seizure control in selected patients
• Bipolar disorder treatment when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed neurologic uses

• Swallow Epilex 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is acceptable for your specific tablet.
• 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 prescribed for Epilex 200 mg Tablet, because the total daily amount is individualized.

Each Epilex 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of sodium valproate. The number of tablets per day and how often they are taken can vary widely depending on the condition being treated, your age, and your response to therapy. Your doctor determines the dose and the maximum daily amount for you, and you should not change the schedule on your own.

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

Common side effects of Sodium Valproate may include:

• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Stomach upset
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning

• Epilex 200 mg Tablet is not a self-start migraine pill; it is usually used as a preventive medicine under a doctor’s plan.
• This 200 mg strength may be part of a higher total daily dose, so do not assume one tablet equals the full treatment amount.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because it can increase drowsiness and other nervous system effects.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or a bleeding disorder.
• This medicine can cause sleepiness or dizziness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because valproate can pose serious risks in pregnancy.
• Do not stop Epilex 200 mg Tablet suddenly if you are taking it for seizures or other neurologic reasons, because symptoms may worsen.

• Other seizure medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, or phenobarbital
• Aspirin or other medicines that affect bleeding
• Alcohol and other sedating medicines
• Lamotrigine, which may need dose adjustment when combined with valproate
• Warfarin or other blood thinners

Store Epilex 200 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.