Is 250 Mg Of Valproate A Safe Dosage?

Posted on Sun, 20 Aug 2017

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Question : I am currently on the medication valproate for partial seizures and I feel much better than before. The doctor has ask me to take(2) 250 mg dosage twice per day. I take have a slight headache to the left of my head but I do not have the dizziness. Is the 250 mg twice a day too much for me.

I had originally ask a question back on 07/20/17.
Thanks..

Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not too much, it is a very low dose.

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

That dosage though is not high at all. Actually it is the smallest possible dosage I would say.
Of course depends a little on the patients weight, but since the starting dosage for valproate is 10-15 mg/kg per day, unless you weigh under 40 kg it is the minimum possible dose, dosages can go as high as 60 mg/kg per day. So no need to be concerned about dosage.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar