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Is depakote addictive
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
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Addiction Medicine 51 years experience
They act differently: and the primary effect of valproate is NOT on GABA receptors but on sodium channels, and it's GABA effects are different from benzos in terms of GABA ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chirag Patelanswered
Specializes in Neurology
No: Depakote is metabolized almost exclusively by the liver via glucuronide conjugation and mitochondrial beta oxidation. It is excreted in the urine. Fur... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Depakote: Depakote (divalproex sodium) affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.
Depakote is used to treat various types of se... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Irwinanswered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
Can be...: Depakote is in the class of anticonvulsants medications however in psychiatry it is also considered a mood stabilizer. Uses include the treatment ma... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Not normally: It has been reported in cases in which encephalopathy occurred.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
38 years experience
No: It does not cause a high and has some pretty serious potential side effects if not carefully monitored. It also does not enhance thinking. Depakote ha... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arreyanswered
Pharmacy 18 years experience
No: Depakote ( divalproex sodium) is an anticonvulsant used to prevent some forms of seizures, manage bipolar mania and in migraine headaches prevention... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ravi Nerellaanswered
Hospital-based practice 26 years experience
Depends: Depakote levels can vary based on when your last dose was in relation to your blood being drawn for your test. They vary by person. Other medications ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Rhodenanswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Exam & blood test: Sedation plus history suggestive of overdose are usual first signs, confirmed by blood test. Any significant concerns of overdose should be considere... Read More
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