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Does depakote level go in red tube?
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Is depakote used for tremors from Parkinson's?
No.
Is depakote benzo?
No. Depakote is an anti-convulsant, most often used in cases of epilepsy. It is also used, off label, for bipolar disorder and is sometimes prescribed for nervous system disorders.
Are depakote and seroquel used to treat the same thing?
No, Depakote is an anti-seizure medicine, and cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant.
Is depakote used as sleeping aid?
nope
Is Depakot an Amphetamine?
Depakote is an antiseizure medication that is sometimes used in the treatment of Bipolar disorder.
Does depakote help alzheimer patients?
Original response: Click on the link below. (This referenced the link "Depakote and Alzheimer's disease") From: Dan I added another link to an article about Alz and Depakote. To the original questioner: it is not clear if you are asking "will Depakote, used for something else, have a positive or negative effect on the patient's Alz?" or "is Depakote used as a treatment for Alz?" It does appear that Depakote is being used as a treatment in some cases. That would imply that it would have a positive effect on the Alz, if it was being used for something else - but obviously the doctor must take drug interactions into account, or over-medication if something else is already being used for the Alz. As an RN in a long-term facility, I have see Depakote used very successfully in patients with various types of dementia. It is usually used as a mood stabilizer to smooth out the extreme highs and lows (aggression and depression). Don
What does low depakote level means?
Depakote is normally taken for seizures. So if your depakote level is low that means you need more in your system to keep you from having a seizure. It is also used for bi-polar disorder.
What lab is used for a depakote level?
valproate blood level
What is depakote used for?
epilepsyBipolar disordermigrains
What other components are used when checking depakote levels?
Vaproate test. This would only be requested by your doctor.
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.
