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(Message started by: JSavarese04 on Jun 20^th, 2004, 2:09pm)

Title: Side Effects
Post by JSavarese04 on Jun 20^th, 2004, 2:09pm

Does anyone know of any serious side effects of Depakote? Also...I know a CH doesnt form in the frontal lobe, where does it form?

Title: Re: Side Effects
Post by BobG on Jun 20^th, 2004, 2:38pm

Welcome.

I can't talk about Depakote, I never used it but I sure someone will answer that question for you.

Cluster headaches are caused by a broken hypothalamus. You were born with it.

From the OUCH website. Click this
http://www.clusterheadaches.org/library/hypothalamus/index.htm

Also from the OUCH website, Click this for a picture of the trigeminal nerve (it’s the orange colored one. Dilated vessels press on the nerve and cause pain.
http://www.clusterheadaches.org/library/general/trigeminal_pic.htm

Lots of more good information over at the OUCH wesite under the yellow OUCH website button on the left side of your screen. And while you're at it, check under all the buttons on the left.

Title: Re: Side Effects
Post by miapet on Jun 20^th, 2004, 2:46pm

From my understanding, CH is related to a malformed/malfunctioning hypthalmus . . which is deeper/more center . . .and yes, Depakote works on the frontal lobe.
*positive light and energy*
miapet

Title: Re: Side Effects
Post by Gator on Jun 20^th, 2004, 7:28pm

on 06/20/04 at 14:09:50, JSavarese04 wrote:

Does anyone know of any serious side effects of Depakote? Also...I know a CH doesnt form in the frontal lobe, where does it form?

From Drug Digest:

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Home/AllAboutDrugs

Depakote

Active Ingredients: Divalproex
Pronunciation: dye val pro-ex
Representative Names: Depakote
Generic Available? No

What side effects should I watch for?

Although side effects from divalproex are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
upset stomach
vomiting
indigestion

If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:

weakness
facial swelling
skin rash
easy bruising
tiny purple-colored skin spots
bloody nose
unusual bleeding
yellowing of the skin or eyes
dark urine
fever
sore throat

Title: Re: Side Effects
Post by JSavarese04 on Jun 21^st, 2004, 9:44am

Thanks ALOT - this message board is a treat... Im so glad this is here.

Title: Re: Side Effects
Post by don on Jun 21^st, 2004, 4:53pm

Your CH is being formed by a wild and untamable hippopatamaus gland deep in the brain

Title: Re: Side Effects
Post by Gator on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 4:50pm

Posted by: don on: 06/21/04 at 15:53:29

Quote:

Your CH is being formed by a wild and untamable hippopatamaus gland deep in the brain

ROFLMAO Yeah, Marlin Perkins is my neuro! [smiley=laugh.gif]

"While Jim wrestles with the 12 foot crocodile, we will take a look at the very dangerous Savanah Daisy!"

Gator