Comparing Clonazepam vs Depakene
Clonazepam | Depakene |
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Clonazepam | Depakene (valproic acid) |
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Prescription only
Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder, to relieve anxiety, or to sedate. When used long-term it can cause dependence and... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizure Prevention, Seizures. Depakene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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More about Clonazepam | More about Depakene (valproic acid) | ||||||||||||||||
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Clonazepam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 2123 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Depakene has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: clonazepam side effects in more detail. |
See also: Depakene side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all clonazepam prices |
View all Depakene prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Klonopin | Other valproic acid brands include: Valproate Sodium | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
40 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
When Treating Epilepsy
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
When Treating Migraine See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with clonazepam:
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A total of 408 drugs are known to interact with Depakene:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 04, 1975 |
February 28, 1978 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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