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Does depakote can be used safely (lowest effective dose)to manage bipolar disorder,someone who has hcv and lab tests are normal?

Q: does depakote can be used safely (lowest effective dose)to manage bipolar disorder,someone who has hcv and lab tests are normal?

Depakote: As long as moods are stable &amp; your serum Depakote levels are therapeutic.

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Depakote: As long as moods are stable & your serum Depakote levels are therapeutic.

Answered 4/18/2015

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A member asked:

Does depakote can be used safely (lowest effective dose)to manage bipolar disorder,someone who has hcv and lab tests are normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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