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Discern-500-OD Tablet is used to treat seizures. Besides this, it is also used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms. It contains Valproic acid which works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It also produces a calming effect and limits the transmission of pain signals. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, upset stomach, tremors, sleepiness, headache, and weight gain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Discern-500-OD Tablet
Discern-500-OD Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, Discern-500-OD Tablet also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Besides this, it can also prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.
Discern-500-OD Tablet contains Valproic acid, which reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Discern-500-OD Tablet raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Discern-500-OD Tablet limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.
Discern-500-OD Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects are temporary and will go away on their own. However, if you suffer these adverse effects on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in Discern-500-OD Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Discern-500-OD Tablet because it may cause serious congenital defects. Use effective contraception if you are of childbearing age while taking Discern-500-OD Tablet. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Discern-500-OD Tablet. As Discern-500-OD Tablet causes sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol with Discern-500-OD Tablet as it may cause dizziness and tiredness. To rule out any negative effects, keep your doctor updated about your health condition and medications.
Uses of Discern-500-OD Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Discern-500-OD Tablet contains Valproic acid, an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Discern-500-OD Tablet raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Discern-500-OD Tablet limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.
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Drug Warnings
Before taking the Discern-500-OD Tablet, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding. You should not become pregnant while you are receiving Discern-500-OD Tablet. Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while receiving a Discern-500-OD Tablet. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine. You must not drive or operate machinery while receiving Discern-500-OD Tablet.
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Alcohol
Caution
Do not consume alcohol while taking Discern-500-OD Tablet as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Discern-500-OD Tablet, including sleepiness and dizziness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Discern-500-OD Tablet is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of a cleft lip, which is a congenital disability in the unborn baby. If you are a female able to have a baby, you must use an effective method of birth control (contraception) without interruption during your entire treatment with Discern-500-OD Tablet.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Discern-500-OD Tablet passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Discern-500-OD Tablet. Breastfed infants are at risk for valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, so infants should be monitored for jaundice and other signs of liver damage during maternal therapy.
Driving
Caution
Discern-500-OD Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking Discern-500-OD Tablet.
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Caution
Inform your doctor before receiving the Discern-500-OD Tablet if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Discern-500-OD Tablet.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.
Children
Consult your doctor
Use is not recommended for children less than ten years. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if more than ten years.
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