is it safe to take depakote, and ritalin together for ADD,ADHD, and ODD

Multiple meds r often prescribed for for ADHD & ODD. If ur son has ADHD u can drop the ADD, that is redundant. ADHD is attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder & ADD is attention deficit without the hyperactivity element so he can not have both.

There r no interactions. Did u think his prescriber would write for both without checking first?

Ritalin (methlyphenidate):
Common adverse reactions - nervousness, insomnia, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, exfoliative dermatitis.
Less common adverse effects - tics, dizziness, pharyngitis, weight loss, cough, rash
Life-threatening adverse effects - seizure, arrhythmias, thrombocytopenia & pupura, leukopenia, erythema multiforme

Depakote (valproex sodium):
Common adverse effects - insomnia, nervousness, somnolence, tremor, headache, dizziness, diplopia, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, alopecia, flu symptoms.
Less common adverse effects - emotional upset, depression, pharyngitis, constipation, increased appetite, bruising, weight gain or loss, bronchitis, pruritis.
Life-threatening adverse effects - pancreatitis, hemorrhage, bone marrow suppression, hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hypersensitivity reactions, erythema multiforme.

Do not let the less common & life-threatening reactions frighten you. These are, well, less common & rare, respectively speaking.

If ever u have concerns about the medications that u or a family member have been prescribed, take it up with the prescribing physician.

Ask your md that is prescribed them or call your local poison control office (the emergency room can give you that number). They have all drug interactions handy.