Comparing Depakote vs Divalproex Sodium
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Depakote may be used in the treatment of epilepsy, mania, and to prevent migraines; however, people taking Depakote should be monitored for potentially fatal side effects such as liver failure and... View more |
Divalproex may be used in the treatment of absence or partial seizures, as a preventive treatment for migraine, and to treat mania associated with bipolar disorder. Divalproex may adversely and... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: abdominal pain, asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and anorexia. See the full Depakote side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal pain, asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, and anorexia. See the full divalproex sodium side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Depakote prices and generic prices |
View all divalproex sodium prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Other divalproex sodium brands include: Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles | Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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16 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
When Treating Epilepsy And Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
When Treating Migraine See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
When Treating Epilepsy And Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
When Treating Migraine See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 361 drugs are known to interact with Depakote:
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A total of 361 drugs are known to interact with divalproex sodium:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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March 10, 1983 |
March 10, 1983 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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