Valtec 200 mg Tablet

Valtec 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of sodium valproate in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing class of medicines, and it is used to help prevent migraine attacks in people for whom a doctor has decided this treatment is appropriate. Because it is a prescription tablet, Valtec 200 mg Tablet should be used only under medical supervision. It is not a quick-relief medicine for an active migraine attack.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps stabilize overactive nerve signaling in the brain, which can reduce the chance of migraine attacks happening. In Valtec 200 mg Tablet form, each tablet delivers a measured 200 mg dose that your doctor may use as part of a gradual migraine-prevention plan.

Valtec 200 mg Tablet is a lower single-tablet strength than Valtec 300 mg Tablet and Valtec 500 mg Tablet, so it can be easier for a doctor to adjust the dose more gradually. This may suit patients who need smaller stepwise dose increases or a lower total daily amount than the higher-strength tablets provide. The tablet itself does not work faster just because it is 200 mg; the strength mainly helps the prescriber tailor treatment.

• Migraine prevention
• Reduction in migraine attack frequency
• Prescription anticonvulsant therapy
• Doctor-directed neurologic treatment

• Swallow Valtec 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• 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 stomach upset occurs.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is safe for you.
• Do not use Valtec 200 mg Tablet to treat a migraine that has already started; it is used for prevention.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Valtec 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of sodium valproate, and the total daily dose is individualized by the doctor. Depending on your condition and response, it may be taken more than once a day, and the prescribed maximum per day should not be exceeded. Because this is a prescription-strength tablet, your doctor decides the right dose and schedule for you.

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

Common side effects of Sodium Valproate may include:

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

• Valtec 200 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking sodium valproate unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen sleepiness and side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or a bleeding problem before taking this medicine.
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor specifically decides the benefit outweighs the risk, because it can harm an unborn baby.
• Let your doctor know about any unusual weight gain, swelling, or mood changes during treatment.
• Do not stop Valtec 200 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because symptoms may worsen or return.
• If you are taking other medicines for seizures, mental health, or migraine, your dose may need closer monitoring.

• Aspirin and other blood thinners may increase bleeding risk.
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sedatives or sleeping tablets, can add to sleepiness.
• Certain seizure medicines may change sodium valproate levels or increase side effects.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and sedation.
• Some antibiotics and other prescription medicines may interact, so your pharmacist should review your full medicine list.

Store Valtec 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.