Posted by SLS on March 3, 2012, at 8:13:25
In reply to Re: Need some help please (long thread sorry). » Vincent_QC, posted by SLS on March 3, 2012, at 7:52:12
> The dosage of Depakote is not that critical with respect to safety.
I apologize. Liver enzyme abnormalities are dose-related.
> It is important to check your liver enzymes BEFORE and AFTER beginning Depakote. Follow up with blood tests every month or so for 6 months. If everything is okay, you can reduce your frequency of blood tests to every 6 months. Platelet counts should be checked at higher dosages.
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> Many people do not do this, but I would.
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> - Scott
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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