Comparing Divalproex Sodium vs Risperdal
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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 |
Risperdal is an antipsychotic that relieves psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia or mania and is also used in the treatment of autistic disorder. Side effects are less likely at lower... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal pain, asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, and anorexia. See the full divalproex sodium side effects document. |
Common side effects include: agitation, akathisia, anxiety, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dystonia, extrapyramidal reaction, nausea, rhinitis, and weight gain. See the full Risperdal side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all divalproex sodium prices |
View all Risperdal prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles | Other risperidone brands include: Perseris, Risperdal Consta | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
24 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 divalproex sodium:
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A total of 637 drugs are known to interact with Risperdal:
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First Approval Date |
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March 10, 1983 |
December 29, 1993 |
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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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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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