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Please describe the medication: divalproex?

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Dr. Mohammad Homsi answered

Specializes in Neurology

VALPORIC ACID: Divalproex, is a seizure medicine, the generic name is valporic acid, it has been in the market as an antiseizure medicine for long time, it is a good medicine, helps to control almost all types of common seizures, partial, generalized, absence, myoclonic, atonic, ..Etc.It can be used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric patients. It has adverse effects on the liver, platelet counts and obesity.

Answered 6/19/2016

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Depakote: Divalproex is commonly known as depakote. This a drug used to control seizures, but it is also given to prevent migraines. It can have various side effects such as weight gain, tremors, and elevated liver function enzymes. It could also promote birth defects so you have to be extra careful if taking this during pregnancy.

Answered 1/27/2013

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