For UK residents and residents of countries referring to the UK only
For UK residents and residents of countries referring to the UK only
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Guidance documents have been produced to help you and your family and friends understand important safety information associated with valproate use.
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For female patients aged under 55 years to complete with their specialists. Valproate should not be used by female patients aged under 55 years unless two specialists have agreed that your condition does not respond to other treatments. If you are able to have a baby you will also need to fulfil the conditions of prevent (the valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme).
Your specialist should review your treatment and complete this form with you at least once a year to make sure you know and have acknowledged all the risks related to the use of valproate during pregnancy and the need to avoid becoming pregnant while taking valproate.
For male patients aged under 55 years to complete with their specialists when starting valproate.
Valproate should not be started by male patients aged under 55 years unless two specialists have agreed that your condition does not respond to other treatments or the risk to fertility does not apply to you.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Latest Patient Information Leaflet – this document may contain more up to date information than the version received in your medicine box.
Last updated: September 2024
