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Can you take depakote, topamax (topiramate) and modafinil together?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Yes: You may be more likely to have cognitive side effects from Depakote and topamax (topiramate). Modafanil may make you an "alert drunk.".

Answered 8/8/2017

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