A 44-year-old member asked:
Can you please discuss depakote used for?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
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.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Depakote: Also used for mood stabilization.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 25, 2014
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