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Prescribed Olimelt and Divalproex. Checked valporic acid level. Difficulty responding. What to do?
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My son 22yrs old has been prescribed 10 mg OLIMELT 0-0-1 and DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED RELEASE 500mg 0-0-2.Yesterday we checked and rechecked VALPORIC ACID(Serum) and the obversed value is 102.56.He is sleeping for 18 hours. Even if he gets up after 12 hours he is awake but not able to respond or interact.Please advise what we should.He is not able to attend to his studies.
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Hi, thanks for using healthc are magic. I have gone through your available history. Serum valproic acid level is in somewhat higher range. Normal range is 50-100unit. so you should consult your psychiatrist who may decrease the dose of divalprorex sodium. usual dose range of divalprorex is 20-40mg/Kg per day for an avarege person. thanks.