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Posted by ignored on November 21, 2002, at 1:48:38
I take Valproic Acid capsules; I believe Valproic Acid is the generic for Depakote. Anyway, these large, soft, gel-capsules must be filled with some oil. After taking one, I end up getting very mild heartburn and when I burp, I taste an oil taste in my throat. Is this normal?
Posted by Mr Cushing on November 21, 2002, at 3:30:30
In reply to Does Depakote (Valproic Acid) give YOU heartburn?, posted by ignored on November 21, 2002, at 1:48:38
Posted by Ritch on November 21, 2002, at 8:11:43
In reply to Does Depakote (Valproic Acid) give YOU heartburn?, posted by ignored on November 21, 2002, at 1:48:38
> I take Valproic Acid capsules; I believe Valproic Acid is the generic for Depakote. Anyway, these large, soft, gel-capsules must be filled with some oil. After taking one, I end up getting very mild heartburn and when I burp, I taste an oil taste in my throat. Is this normal?
You may need to try the Depakote instead. They won't release the medication until they are in your small intestine. I have reflux problems as well and never had any trouble with either Depakote EC or Sprinkle versions--never tried the generic (uncoated) capsules. Thanks for letting me know about that!
Posted by shar30906 on November 22, 2002, at 14:26:01
In reply to Re: Does Depakote (Valproic Acid) give YOU heartburn? » ignored, posted by Ritch on November 21, 2002, at 8:11:43
my dr insised that I get the brand name insted of the generic depakote. she said that the side effets were not as severe as with the generic, but i too have been plagued with constant heartburn since i have started taking it, maylox quick dissolve talbs are a god send, they acctually do disolve quickly and dont leave a bad taste, work fast too. the heart burn is so severe that that I almost think that i'm having a panic attack! even if i watch what I eat!
good luck and best wishes!
shar30906
Posted by Ritch on November 22, 2002, at 22:12:41
In reply to Re: Does Depakote) gives me heartburn?, posted by shar30906 on November 22, 2002, at 14:26:01
> my dr insised that I get the brand name insted of the generic depakote. she said that the side effets were not as severe as with the generic, but i too have been plagued with constant heartburn since i have started taking it, maylox quick dissolve talbs are a god send, they acctually do disolve quickly and dont leave a bad taste, work fast too. the heart burn is so severe that that I almost think that i'm having a panic attack! even if i watch what I eat!
> good luck and best wishes!
> shar30906
Hi, they also make a Depakote ER version which only comes in 500mg tablets. It delays the peak absorption by several hours and recommends taking only at bedtime (500-1000mg). I haven't tried it because I don't need 500mg on a regular basis.
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