Hi I have 4 years daughter and she has seizure when she was 8 months without fever and again on 9 month it came twice... Then doctor suggested tegrital and later velparin.Now she is taking velparin 7.5 ml twice a day and its been 3years she has no seizure.But she is not able to run or jump properly and hyperactive..Her blood and sgpt levels are ok.. I want to know is there any serious side effect of velparin on behavioural as well as childs growth?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the symptoms of your daughter. I am glad to note that she is seizure free for three years on Valarie syrup. Valarie (valproate) is a safe and effective medication for controlling seizures. Behavioural changes and growth delay are not the side effects of Valarie. Weight gain, tremors and hair loos may occur in some child Chat Doctor.  Please discuss these issues with her neurologist. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health,