valrate is an anticonvulsant and antimigraine agents. take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. it works by preventing seizures or fits by reducing abnormal and excessive nerve cell activity in the brain. you must follow caution as excess consumption leads to serious adverse effects. do not stop the medication unless told by your doctor.
alcohol consumption needs to be avoided while on this medication as it may cause decreased mental alertness, drowsiness, and dizziness.
the most common side effects of these medications are abdominal pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, backache, dizziness, headache, insomnia, tremor, blurred vision.
inform your doctor if you have any liver problems or kidney problems. your doctor may advise on specific tests before and after the treatment to check for these issues.
