Depakote is used to
Quetiapine (Seroquel) Lurasidone (Latuda) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Lithium and quetiapine top the lists for all three phases of the illness: mania, depression
It is a mood stabilizer that you should
The scary side effects are rare, and the doctor would definitely take them just as seriously as you would
Other treatments may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or benzodiazepines
sodium valproate (Depakote) lamotrigine (Lamictal) topiramate (Topamax) gabapentin (Neurontin) These medications can also be used for other purposes, like OPTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
When you have a manic episode, you may experience: extreme mood changes; Optimal management of bipolar disorder (BD) includes the careful selection and regular ingestion of appropriate medication to stabilize mood
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fever Valproate (valproic acid, VPA, sodium valproate, and valproate semisodium forms) are medications primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches
Depakote has an average rating of 6
Descriptions
Episodes of mania, hypomania, and major depression can be
Your doctor will start you on a low dose of Depakote and gradually increase it as needed
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DEPAKOTE® (divalproex sodium) delayed-release tablets, DEPAKOTE® ER (divalproex sodium) extended-release tablets, and DEPAKOTE® Sprinkle Capsules (divalproex sodium delayed release capsules) are prescription medicines used: alone or with other medicines to treat: – complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and older
Bipolar II disorder is not a milder form of bipolar I disorder, but a separate diagnosis