If this happens contact your doctor immediately. As with other anti-epileptic drugs, convulsions may become worse or happen more frequently whilst taking this medicine.If at any time you have these thoughts, immediately contact your doctor.

A small number of people being treated with anti-epileptics such as sodium valproate have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves.If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Epilim Chrono. Your specialist will advise you further (see below under ‘Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility – Important advice for women’).ĭo not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. Do not stop taking Epilim Chrono or your contraception until you have discussed this with your specialist. If you are a woman able to have a baby, you must not take Epilim Chrono unless you use an effective method of birth control (contraception) at all times during your entire treatment with Epilim Chrono. You are pregnant, unless nothing else works for you (see ‘Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility – Important advice for women’ below).You have a genetic problem caused by a mitochondrial disorder (e.g.You have a known metabolic disorder, i.e.You have a rare illness called porphyria which affects your metabolism.You have liver problems, or you or your family have a history of liver problems, especially if caused by taking a medicine.

Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

You are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium valproate or any of the other ingredients of Epilim Chrono (listed in section 6).

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