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If discontinued depakote can long qt interval be cured?
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Prolonged QT: If the depakote was the cause of the prolonged QT interval then it usually will correct.
Answered 11/15/2014
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Comments: If Depakote is the cause of a prolonged QTc interval on your EKG, this should normalize within a few short weeks after discontinuation.
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