How long before Depakote ER starts working for migraines?
- Posted:
- 1 Oct 2011 by lisaRN67
- Topics:
- depakote, depakote er, migraine, migraine prevention, migraine prophylaxis
Responses (1)
4 Oct 2011
Depakote is given as a preventative medication. It is given to reduce the number and severity of migraines. You may need to take Depakote for around 4 weeks before you notice any improvement.
http://www.drugs.com/comments/divalproex-sodium/depakote-for-migraine-prophylaxis.html
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