Comparing Divalproex Sodium vs Phenytoin
Divalproex sodium | Phenytoin |
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Divalproex sodium | Phenytoin |
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Prescription only
Divalproex may be used for the treatment of absence or partial seizures, as a preventive treatment for migraines, and to treat mania associated with bipolar disorder. Divalproex may adversely and... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Seizures, Epilepsy, Anxiety, Cluster-Tic Syndrome, Neurosurgery, Status Epilepticus, Arrhythmia, Seizure Prophylaxis During or Following Neurosurgery, Myotonia Congenita, Peripheral... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Divalproex sodium has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 500 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Phenytoin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 111 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: divalproex sodium side effects in more detail. |
See also: phenytoin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles | Di-Phen, Dilantin, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
15 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 404 drugs are known to interact with divalproex sodium:
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A total of 833 drugs are known to interact with phenytoin:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 10, 1983 |
January 06, 1953 |
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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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