What to Expect When Taking Depakote for Hyponatremia. When taking Depakote for hyponatremia, patients can expect to see an increase in sodium levels in the blood within a few days to a week. It is essential to work closely with a healthcare provider to monitor sodium levels and adjust the dosage as needed to avoid complications.
Depakote. Tablets, delayed-release. 125 mg (as divalproex sodium). Tablets, delayed METABOLIC: Abnormal thyroid function test results; hyponatremia
Hyponatremia: Hyponatremia may occur as a result of treatment with SSRIs and SNRIs, including Lexapro. In many cases, this hyponatremia
Causes of hypotonic hyponatremia in adults; Diagnostic evaluation of adults with hyponatremia; Manifestations of hyponatremia and hypernatremia in adults; Mechanism of action of diuretics; Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) and overly rapid correction of hyponatremia; Overview of the treatment of hyponatremia in adults
hyponatremia: hypovolemic hyponatremia, euvolemic hyponatremia, and hypervolemic hyponatremia). Lamotrigine. Levetiracetam. (rare but can
Conversion from Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release to Depakote XR : Depakote XR should be hyponatremia, weight increased, hemorrhage, liver injury
Hyponatremia and inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion also Patients receiving divalproex sodium formulations (e.g, Depakote, Depakote
Common (1% to 10%): Weight loss/gain, increased appetite, hyponatremia Depakote side effects can vary depending on the individual.
Treatment of Hyponatremia Mild to moderate hyponatremia Severe hyponatremia Rapid-onset hyponatremia Hypertonic saline solution Selective vasopressin
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That initial evaluation (if 'positive' for danger/problems) would then lead to a 72-hour hold (effectively 3 business days as an inpatient - worst time to get put on a 72-hour hold is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and then that doc (if s/he sees a problem) can then petition mental health court for commitment. So from my perspective going to a 30-day stay skips a couple of steps, but not all states work the same way.
In a way, your characters are taking this too well. A husband reacting to the CP report by his daycare provider usually doesn't calm down that fast. Likewise a mother hearing that her daughter had been committed. As a psych nurse I would love to see such acceptance and support for my patients.
And on that note - depakote is a pretty good choice, given the likely diagnosis.
The story touched a special place in my heart because I myself am a sufferer of Bi-Polar Syndrome or Manic- Depressive Syndrome, whichever you prefer. The disease is an absolute bitch to deal with, and in my case is further aggravated by a seizure disorder. Fortunately, my medication (Depakote) does a fairly good job handling the mood swings and stops the seizures outright, albeit with a few side effects. Obviously, I first had to wonder if either you or a loved one or acquaintance had the disease.
As I've stated before in comments on other stories, reconciliation IS an alternative in some cases. If a partner is a serial cheater or the cheating was done in a particularly hurtful way with little or no remorse, then only a fool would reconcile. There are circumstances where it happens, the guilty party admits their guilt, and never does it again. While a marriage that endures this is never the same, the relationship can be salvaged. I regrettably transgressed and my wife saw fit to forgive me and stay with me. We will celebrate our Silver Anniversary soon, and no, I have not reoffended.
A well written story with believable characters. Four stars!