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A member asked:
Epilepsy from head trauma 13 yr ago, on depakote 500mg once a day am seizure free.but have a lots of anxiety. can i take gabapentin for it with depakot?
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Far better meds: Your anxiety can be handled much more effectively with xanax (alprazolam) than gabapentin, and would suggest conferring with your doctor re possible anti-anxiety meds, which could be added in combination with your depakote. Would hope that you also have available of counseling to assist more complete anxiety management.
Answered 2/19/2014
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Yes.: The Gabapentin should not interfere with the metabolism of your depakote.
Answered 6/25/2014
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