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Can Depakote Cause Tremors In The Body?

everybody says I have shakes and tremors. I don t know why I do. could it be my Depakote? my doctor said no..but I just read on line that this is one of the side effects. some say I might have the begging stages of alzheimer(spelled wrong) I really get worse under stress and my head,arms and hands will not stay still.
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Drug-induced tremor is a simple nervous system and muscle response to certain medicines. Drugs that can cause tremor include. Seizure medicines such as valproic acid (Depakote) and sodium valproate (Depakene). Visit your neurophysician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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Can Depakote Cause Tremors In The Body?

Hello, Drug-induced tremor is a simple nervous system and muscle response to certain medicines. Drugs that can cause tremor include. Seizure medicines such as valproic acid (Depakote) and sodium valproate (Depakene). Visit your neurophysician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician