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When was depakote marketed to the public?
Depakote was approved as a mood stabilizer medication in 1995 Previously it was prescribed only as an epilepsy medication
Does depakote stabilize mood right when you take it?
takes about 6 weeks.
What is divaprolex?
The generic version of the drug, Depakote. It is often used for seizures, and mood disorders.
In laymans terms how does Depakote help people with Bipolar?
diagnosis can be subjective chances are if pt is perscribed depakote and anti psychotic meds the pt is schizoaffective ie having problems with schizophenia and mood. Often times signs and sx of schizophenia cause distress that depakote can help even out mood swings relatied to those s/sx. There are also other medical uses for depakote other than mental health.
What is the difference between depakote and Darvocet?
Depakote is an anticonvulsant used for epilepsy, migraines and (mood stabilizer) for bipolar disorder. Darvocet is a strong painkiller which I believe is considered a narcotic.
Is depakote an anti-psychotic drug?
No, depakote is an antiseizure/mood stabilizer/antimigraine medication.In bipolar patients in manic psychosis or depressive psychosis it may help end the psychosis by ending the mood episode, but its only acting indirectly. A antipsychotic should also be prescribed in these situations to directly control the psychosis.
When is a mood disorder classified as bipolar?
They alternate between depression (the "low" mood) and mania or hypomania (the "high" mood). These patients go from depression to a frenzied, abnormal elevation in mood.
What happens if mood stabilizers such as depakote abilify and Adderall are mixed with ecstasy?
You turn into a mermaid with fairy wings you phukin moron
What role do dopamine and seratonine play in the body?
These are both neurotransmitters that bind to neurons and have mood elevation and mood depressing functions.
Does Depakote cause aggression?
Depakote is a mood stabilizer that takes a couple of days to stabilize. if you were angry to begin with this medicine along with professional therapy will help aggression.
Why would someone take depakote and Lexapro?
Because while depakote is mainly used to treat siezures, it can also be used with an antidepressant like lexapro as a mood stabilizer. I take sort of the same combo, but mine is lamectal and effexor
What happens when a young person drinks?
A pleasing elevation of mood if the person drinks in moderation.
