yes, divalproex sodium to be exact: a 50% 50% mixture of valproic acid and sodium valproate in a resonance bond.
Divalproex is the same Depakote and it is a downer.
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In the United States, valproic acid and divalproex sodium are sold under the brand names Depekene and Depakote
depakote is another name for divalproex sodium. It is mostly used as an anti-convulsant. It's also used to treat migraines- but only before they start, bipolar disorder, an emotion stabilizer.
Valproic acid's brand name is DEPAKENE. DEPAKOTE is the brand name for divalproex acid. They are technically two different medications. But, DEPAKOTE is converted into DEPAKENE inside your body ( divalproex acid is separated into valproic acid and a salt). After the converson, the two medications work the same way. The exact way they work on the body is unknown, but they are believed to increase GABA levels in the brain.
Divalproex sodium is a medication used to treat certain types of seizures, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain. Common brand names for this medication include Depakote and Depakote ER.
The generic name is divalproex sodium. There are lawsuits because of the birth defects caused by this drug.
NO!!!!! Depakote is Divalproex Sodium, a Valproic Acid derivative. Valproic Acid was originally used as an industrial solvent. Its anti-manic properties were discovered by accident.
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Depakote (aka - divalproex) is used in the pediatric population as an anti-seizure or a mood stabilizer medication. Its most common side-effects are: dizziness, headache, nausea, sleepiness, and liver irritation.
There are no known dangers as of yet with taking PROZAC(brand name) [Fluoxetine hydrochloride- generic name] and DEPAKOTE(brand name) [Divalproex sodium-generic name] at the same time. The following list of drugs CAN be taken with either med, BUT use caution and ALWAYS check with your DOCTOR:: Coumadin, Oral contraceptives ("THE PILL"), Tegretol, Klonopin, Dilantin, Valium, Halcion(sleeping pill), or Haldol. Ask your pharmacist for a computer printout on both Prozac and Depakote; they contain LOTS of information. ALSO:: I saw a suggested link to "WIKIPEDIA.ORG". Instead, for more specific medication information go to WebMd.com or MEDSCAPE.com Hope this helps!
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