What is Dicorate ER-1000mg?
Dicorate ER-1000mg is a medication that is helpful in treating epilepsy. It also prevents and controls seizures. Doctors also recommend this drug to prevent migraines. It can also be used occasionally for treating bipolar disorder. This prescription medicine contains an active ingredient called Divalproex which belongs to a class of drugs anti-epileptics.
Dicorate should not be taken by patients who are already suffering from impaired liver function. By controlling the frequency of seizures, this medication will help you to carry out your daily activities easily.
It will also help in reducing symptoms like fear, confusion, loss of awareness, and uncontrollable jerking movements. This drug is not linked with any psychological or physical dependence but does not stop it suddenly.
After the prescription from your doctor, you can order this medicine from a licensed online pharmacy.
How does Dicorate ER-1000mg work?
Dicorate tablet is an antiepileptic medicine that works by controlling seizures or fits by reducing the abnormal & excessive activity of the nerve cells in your brain.
How to use Dicorate ER-1000mg?
- Before starting your treatment with Dicorate ER-1000mg, read the patient information leaflet carefully provided with the medicine itself.
- The doctor might prescribe you to take Dicorate tablet alone or in combination with other medications.
- The dose and how often you need to take this drug will be decided by the doctor so that your symptoms or condition can be controlled easily.
- Take this medicine at the same time regularly with or without food as directed by the doctor.
- Remember this drug will take the time of almost a week to show its results.
- Even if you start feeling well after a few days, continue taking this medication regularly and for as long as recommended.
- Missing a dose of Dicorate ER tablet can cause seizures and if you stop taking this drug suddenly, your condition might get worse.
- Never stop the dosage of this pill suddenly, if you wish to avoid experiencing side effects.
Precautions and warnings
Intake of this medication is not suitable for everyone. Before using this pill, inform the doctor about your medical history including:
- Heart problems
- Depression or suicidal thoughts
- Kidney or liver diseases
- Difficulty in urination
There are certain medications that might interfere with Dicorate ER-1000mg.
So, inform the doctor beforehand about all other prescription, non-prescription pills, and herbal supplements that you take.
Do not start or stop taking this pill, if you are pregnant.
Side effects
Some of the mild side effects of Dicorate ER-1000mg disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
The common side effects of this medicine include:
- Unsteadiness
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
It is necessary to know that most of these side effects are not serious and can be controlled easily.
Long-term treatment with this drug can increase the risk of breaking a bone and cause osteoporosis. Call the doctor promptly, if any of these side effects persist or turn out to be worse.
