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You are concerned about somene who is taking both seoquel and depakote and is not bipolar he has dementia is this normal for this type of diagnosis?
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∙ 16y ago
Sometimes the combination of medications are use to try and control negative behaviors (delusions, hallucination, aggitation) in patients with dementia.
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Can you get bipolar at a young age?
You could yes. See a psychiatrist if you are concerned, for adequate diagnosis and treatment.
Is Depakot an Amphetamine?
Depakote is an antiseizure medication that is sometimes used in the treatment of Bipolar disorder.
What is depakote used for?
epilepsyBipolar disordermigrains
What is depakote use to treat?
epilepsybipolar disordermigraine
What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?
Bipolar disorder
What is an example of mental health?
Schizophrenia, bipolar, alzeihmers, dementia
If a person is taking depakote 1000mg per day what is his stage of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is not a disorder that comes in stages. If you are referring to how "bipolar" this person is, well, they are bipolar. So really, how moody they are depends on the day.
What does diagnosis code 296.80 mean?
bipolar
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.
What has the author Brian Quinn written?
Brian Quinn has written: 'Bipolar disorder' -- subject(s): Bipolar Disorder, Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Differential, Differential Diagnosis, Manic-depressive illness, Therapy
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.
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.
