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Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER Substitute

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Uses:

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER is used for the treatment of Epilepsy (fits), Bipolar disorder, Migraine.

Medicinal Benefits:

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER contains Valproic acid, an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.

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Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, it also helps treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache).

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterized by intense headaches.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Use an effective method of contraception during the treatment with Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Avoid getting pregnant while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER as it could lead to serious birth defects. Do not stop taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, stomach pain, and weight gain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER contains Valproic acid as its active ingredient.

Take Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER with or without food as advised by your doctor.

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER as it may worsen the side effects of the Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER, including sleepiness and dizziness.

No, Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER does not cause addiction. However, Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER should be used as per dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER does not cure epilepsy, it only helps to prevent the seizures. However, you have to take Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you face any difficulty while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER, consult your doctor.

If you stop taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER suddenly, it may increase the risk of recurrence of seizures. Therefore, it should be stopped gradually. If you feel the need to stop taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER, please consult your doctor.

Some birth control pills (oestrogen-containing birth control pills) may lower the levels of Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER in blood. Thus, inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills and discuss with your doctor about the suitable method of contraception.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER is safe to take for long time in many patients if prescribed by a doctor. In rare cases, prolonged use of Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their risk of breaking easily (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Get regular checkups done for bone health if you are taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER for a long time.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause hair thinning, hair colour changes and even hair loss. If you have any concerns regarding this, please ask your doctor if it is possible to lower the dose of Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Your hair may regrow after either lowering your dose or changing medication.