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yes, divalproex sodium to be exact: a 50% 50% mixture of valproic acid and sodium valproate in a resonance bond.

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Divalproex is the same Depakote and it is a downer.


What is Divalproex generic for?

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How is divalproex sodium sold?

In the United States, valproic acid and divalproex sodium are sold under the brand names Depekene and Depakote


What is depakote divalproex sodium?

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.


What is the difference between valproic acid and depakote tabs?

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.


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.


Is there a generic form of Depakote?

The generic name is divalproex sodium. There are lawsuits because of the birth defects caused by this drug.


Is depakote a steroid medication?

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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Who manufactures depakote?

Depakote, a medication used primarily to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, is manufactured by AbbVie Inc. It was originally developed by the pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories, which was later spun off into AbbVie in 2013. Depakote contains the active ingredient divalproex sodium.


Is depakote a beta blocker?

No, Depakote is not a beta blocker. Depakote, or divalproex sodium, is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraines. Beta blockers, on the other hand, are a class of medications that primarily treat high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, and other cardiovascular conditions.


What kind of side affects does depakote have on a 6 year old that is taking it?

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.