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Are there risks in switching from tegrotol that has been taken for years for seizures, to depakote?
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Yes indeed: Depakote should not be given to women, especially if child bearing age. Tegretol is better for partial seizures and Depakote for generalized. However, many alternative treatments are available.
Answered 6/25/2014
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