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I am 32 years old female diagnosed with bilateral spikes ie partial epilepsy in 2012. I was taking desval er 750 for 11 months than doctor changed it to encorate chrono 300 twice daily from 06-13 to 06-17. Then dose was increased to 800 mg. During this period I have experienced weight gain, pcos, depression and hair loss. Now my hair are so thin and less that my scalp is showing. Can I reduce the dose of encorate chrono from 800 mg to 500 mg.
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These r known side effects with valproate ,do not stop med by own ,plz consult your doc n tell your issues ,he will change your medicines a/c to risk n benifit.
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Encorate is known to cause weight gain and pcod. The dose can be adjusted or the medication can be changed in consultation with a neurologist. But this depends on the seizure control. Please feel free to contact for further evaluation.
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