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A member asked:

Is depakote used to treat tremors like topamax (topiramate) is?i want to avoid topamx for migraines and tremors,the side effects sound awful but it sounds effctive

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depakote: Depakote can be used for Migraine prevention, but I would not advise mixing it with Topamax (topiramate).

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2019

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