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What are the permissible levels of Sodium Valporate (Valparin)
Wed, 03/04/2015 - 03:28I take about 1500 mg of Sodium Valporate on a daily basis and as a result I have developed large amounts of fat (cellulite) around my waist alone.... my hands and legs are normal albeit thin (people often comment, how is your waist so large, while the other parts of your body are so thin)
I weigh about 112 kgs and want to know if I can gradually reduce the amount of sodium valporate - my medico tells me to reduce weight as the medication is in proportion to my weight... But the weight is more of a side effect of the medication (a Catch 22 situaton)
I have been seizure free for over two years...
Appreciate any feedback...