Advice Please Fatty Liver & Depokote

[Alisons123]

I was admitted to hospital with severe upper abdominal pain and was diagnosed with Fatty Liver. I have just read an article on British Medical Journal that Depokote can cause a Fatty Liver. The Consultant in the Hospital didn’t mention this to me and although my diet is good and I don’t drink I am now wondering if this drug has contributed to my Fatty Liver. I have been on the drug 14 years and haven’t had bloods monitored is this normal ? I await GI endoscopy as out patient. Please Help

[nash2 Partner]

Depakote has been associated with liver disease for some people. You should be evaluated by a skilled hepatologist to make sure that you understand your status

[southernsalt]

My husband was on depakote for over 20 years this past year he was hospitalized with confusion due to high ammonia without a change in liver panels recently diagnosed with NASH (he has never been a drinker and was taking it for a seizure disorder) and some kind of odd cyst on kidney which he will be having a CT on in a few weeks. He continues to have issues with his ammonia levels even after being taken off of depakote.