Question 1

what class of drug is depakote or depekene?

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Valproic acid: Depakote is the better tolerated form of depakene (valproic acid).
Here in the USA, drug is used for epilepsy and migraine control.

Question 2

what is the difference between depakote and lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Anticonvulsivants: Both Lamotrigene and Valproate are anticonvulsant agents. They have similar actions, mostly sodium channel blockers. Some of the differences are: Valproate is metabolized in the liver, its blood level can be measured, it is more effective in manic states but not depression.
Lamictal has to be increased gradually, is effective in depression, and linked to Steven Johnson syndrome, a serious skin dis

Question 3

what is the diffrence between depakote and abilify (aripiprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Different meds: Depakote is an anti-seizure medication, which is also used to treat sx of mania in bipolar disorder. Abilify (aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic, and can be used together with Depakote to help control sx of mania. It can also be used together with antidepressant to help control sx of depression. Your prescribing doctor and pharmacist also should be able to answer your questions based on your medical hx.

Question 4

what is the treatment for depakote overdose?

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Depakote OD: Can cause injury to liver and nervous system and blood, depending on dose and length of time. If taking Depakote regularly, blood levels checks are vital.

Question 5

is depakote stored in fat?

Accepted Answer

No: Depakote is metabolized almost exclusively by the liver via glucuronide conjugation and mitochondrial beta oxidation. It is excreted in the urine. Further information: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=ded64147-7a43-4055-accc-2c011828079d

Question 6

please describe the medication: depakote?

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Depakote: Depakote (divalproex sodium) affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.
 
Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

Question 7

can you please discuss depakote used for?

Accepted Answer

Sz and HA's: Depakote is approved for both migraine headaches, and epilepsy.  It is considered a broad spectrum anti-epileptic drug.  It can prevent both migraine headaches, and a variety of seizures if taken on a regular basis.

Question 8

what will happen if u overdose on depakote?

Accepted Answer

: By UPTODATE: The majority of patients with acute valproic acid (depakote) intoxication experience mild to moderate lethargy and recover uneventfully. Central nervous system dysfunction is the most common manifestation of toxicity, ranging in severity from mild drowsiness to coma or fatal cerebral edema.

Question 9

why does depakote cause you to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Depakote &amp; Wt.: Depakote increases food cravings, hunger &amp; binge eating, suggesting that energy intake might increase.

Question 10

how long does depakote stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Depends, see below: The half life of valproate is 16 hours. Depending on your drug levels at the time you stopped taking  depakote, and assuming you did not start a new medication that interfered with the metabolism of depakote, in three to five days your levels were likely approaching zero.

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