Taking Divalproex Sodium For Manic Bioplor Disorder. Feel Dizzy And Unbalance. Does Mixing Smoking With Medicine Cause Side Effects?

Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2013

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Question : hii I have question, I am taking divalproex sodium for my manic bioplor disorder, and I smoking 4 to 5 cigarates a day , so mixing smoking with medicine is that any interaction or side effects, because I am feel very dizzy and unbalance all the time only when I am standing too long.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Nehal (8 days later)

Hi.
Thanks for using health care magic.
I have gone through your history .
Nicotine induces hepatic enzymes responsible for metabolism so it may decrease the blood level of divalprorex and hence may worsen your conditions .
It may cause irritability which is symptoms of bipolar mood disorder .
So it is advisable to stop smoking .
Your giddiness might be because of
.1 As side effect of divalprorex.
2 postural hypotension or physical cause like anemia or electrolyte disturbance .
So you should consult your doctor to find out the cause .
I hope i have addressed your concern . Feel free to revert to me in case if you have any query. Thanks .

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