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I'm in a panic. husband stopped depakote 500mg coldturkey. brain surgery 10 yrs ago been on since. if i can talk him into lower dose how much?
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Call doctor: Please call your husband's physician on this one. You're right that stopping Depakote cold turkey is not a good idea. But the doctor who has worked with him over time may be better able to help you right now. Good luck.
Answered 5/7/2016
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