". . . is used to treat certain types of seizures and convulsions. . . . The delayed-release tablets are also used to treat the manic episodes that occur in bipolar disorder. . . . An extended release form of this drug, Depakote ER, is prescribed to prevent migraine headaches."
According to the PDR.
Discussion Topic
Depakote?
Posted on 01/05/09, 04:55 pm
What is this drug really used for?I would like to see some answers.
Mark
Mark
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Reply #1 01/05/09 5:23pm
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Reply #2 01/18/09 1:48pm
Thanks,
I have taken both but am on the ER AGAIN my levels were low on on the pink ones,
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Reply #3 01/24/09 3:43am
I was on the pink depakote but went and got all my drug levels taken and they were all still very low.Again I was hit as a pedestrian doing 70 was in a coma for 60-80 days.They restarted a new regimen of meds.They switched my depakote to the Depaskote ER raised it to 2000 mg every day, 1 mg ativan for anxiety,put on a higher dose of oxycotton to 80 mg twice a day. also 5 mg oxycotton IR immediate release for break through pain.Lexapro 10 mg every day Lamictal50MG once a day folic acid 1mg once a day Valium 10 mg 3 times a day Vitamin b Complex once a day to no help I have still been up for 5 days stright but they can't help just put me on more meds and make a new label for me.My insurance pays at least almost $2000.00 a month lucky for medicaid and medicare.What the hell is it worth to take the meds I feel the same as if I take them or I don't.I DON'T have seizures they just said I had a (TBI) traumatic Brain Injury) the state keeps me from driving a semi my job....What the hell isw the use I still like killing my self every day to end the frustration and the pain don't know where else to turn I have alot of help in here.and I thank all who care and take concern for me if it wasn't for the people here and friends here I don't know what I would do.I do Thank all who have showed concerns for me.
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Reply #4 01/27/09 12:00pm
They told me to take it for the bi polar. So far it's working well. I don't remember how much I have to take, but the amount kept increasing until I got to a stable point. -
Reply #5 02/09/09 2:00am
I was to its an mood stablizer..i take it with an anit depressent 1000mg moring 1000mg at nite -
Reply #6 09/18/09 8:39pm
It is an anti-seizure drug in low doses and a mood stabiliser in higher doses, like you would be prescribed for BP. BP doses range from 1000mg to 2500mg.
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