Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state. 
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Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby helps treat bipolar disorder. 
 
You can take Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tremors, tiredness, sleepiness, headache, weight gain, and hair loss. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Please do not stop taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet . Do not take Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet if you are pregnant as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery as Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet is used to treat both localized (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).

Do not take Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have liver problems, porphyria, urine-related problems (like urea cycle disorder), diabetes, immune system disorder or kidney problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet . Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period during the treatment with Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet . Do not take Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor as it is pregnancy category C medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities. Consult your doctor before taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. 

• Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet .
• Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet might affect blood and urine tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet .
• If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception without interruptions during your entire treatment with Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet .
• Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Valrest-500 mg ER Tablet .