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Is Depakote used for seizures

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 9/6/2023

Yes it was first prescribed for seizures, and later for Bipolar disorder.

Answer

I have epilepsy and take 2 500mg pills a day. Has helped me but can be used with other epilepsy medications to help improve the loss of seizures. I am also on Lamictal and Keppra.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

What is divaprolex?

The generic version of the drug, Depakote. It is often used for seizures, and mood disorders.

Can you take depakote seroquelxr and Tylenol together?

yes

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 class of drug is depakote in?

its an anticonvulsant used 4 seizures but is also commonly used 4 bipolar mania

I take Depakote for seizures and noticed that I am getting brain zapps are these a type of seizure?

may be

Can you quit taking Depakote er 100mg cold turkey?

not a good idea, can induce seizures.

Why would a doctor prescribe Depakote?

Strokes in and of themselves can cause the person to have seizures. Depakote is an antiepileptic med, so it helps reduce or eliminate the possibilty of seizure in those affected by strokes.

Can Prozac and depakote be taken together?

I don't recommend it, I did so, and experienced self-induced seizures. You can take Depakote with Tramadol as long as you don't exceed more than 3 a day. I am on both meds and the pharamists told me that and I have lived by it, and I have not had seizures but then again I am taking Depakote for BiPolar Disorder not epilepsy.

Is depacote a narcotic?

No though Depakote (valproic acid) may cause sedation, it is neither a narcotic nor a controlled substance; being primarily used for seizures and bipolar disorders.

Is depakote used for tremors from Parkinson's?

No.

How do you stop taking depakote?

You'll have a really bad seizure

What is Divalproex sodium?

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.

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