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While taking valproic acid (depakene), is it safer to take acetaminophen (tylenol) or ibuprofen (motrin)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depakote: Either one, not to exceed recommended dose.

Dr Gowans and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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