Can I drink alcohol with Sodium valproate?

Yes, with care. It may make you feel sleepy or tired. Stop drinking for the first few days until you see how it affects you.

Can I eat rich or spicy food with Sodium valproate?

Yes, with care. Avoid if you have stomach pain or feel sick. It may help to take sodium valproate with or after a meal or snack instead.

Can I eat cannabis with Sodium valproate?

Yes, with care. May make side effects like panic attacks, anxiety and memory loss more likely.

Can I eat herbal remedies with Sodium valproate?

Yes, with care. Not tested with sodium valproate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any.

Can I eat supplements with Sodium valproate?

Yes, with care. Not tested with sodium valproate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any.

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Can I eat this with Sodium valproate?

Alcohol adds to drowsiness; rich or spicy food can worsen stomach upset. You can take sodium valproate with or without food, but stick to the same choice each day.

Also sold as Depakin, Epilim Chrono, Epilim Chronosphere MR, Epival CR, Orlept, Orlept SF. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

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Should I take Sodium valproate with food?: You can take sodium valproate with or without food, but it's best to stick to the same way each time.
Can I drink alcohol with Sodium valproate?: Yes, with care. It may make you feel sleepy or tired. Stop drinking for the first few days until you see how it affects you.
Can I eat rich or spicy food with Sodium valproate?: Yes, with care. Avoid if you have stomach pain or feel sick. It may help to take sodium valproate with or after a meal or snack instead.
Can I eat cannabis with Sodium valproate?: Yes, with care. May make side effects like panic attacks, anxiety and memory loss more likely.
Can I eat herbal remedies with Sodium valproate?: Yes, with care. Not tested with sodium valproate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any.
Can I eat supplements with Sodium valproate?: Yes, with care. Not tested with sodium valproate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any.

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1 · What do you take?

Sodium valproatealso Dyzantil, Epilim, Episenta

Alcohol adds to drowsiness; rich or spicy food can worsen stomach upset. You can take sodium valproate with or without food, but stick to the same choice each day.

You can take sodium valproate with or without food, but keep to the same pattern each day. Alcohol may make you feel sleepier or more tired, especially when you first start. If you feel sick or have stomach pain, avoid rich or spicy food and take the medicine with or after a meal or snack.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take sodium valproate with or without food, but it's best to stick to the same way each time.

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