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What Causes Tremors After Taking Depakote For Epilepsy?
Hi. I have been taking 1000 mg of depakote pd for epilepsy for several years. I developed a tremor when tired or nervous that was mildly irritating but has progressed to quite a tremor in my left hand. I noticed I have lost dexterity in that had in the last few months. I am wondering if I am developing the signs of PD and should be concerned or if this is just the depakote and would go away if I were to switch meds.
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Hello
Welcome here.
Depakote can cause tremors sometimes.
But if the tremors are persistent and as you mentioned that you are losing dexterity in your hand, i would like to know if the power in your hand is ok or not?
I would also advise you to go for a CT scan of head.
Change of drug is not advised as you are taking depakote since long. Change can cause recurrence of epilepsy.
Please consult your doctor.
Thanks.
Welcome here.
Depakote can cause tremors sometimes.
But if the tremors are persistent and as you mentioned that you are losing dexterity in your hand, i would like to know if the power in your hand is ok or not?
I would also advise you to go for a CT scan of head.
Change of drug is not advised as you are taking depakote since long. Change can cause recurrence of epilepsy.
Please consult your doctor.
Thanks.
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