Comparing Divalproex Sodium vs Valproic Acid
Divalproex sodium | Valproic acid |
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Divalproex sodium | Valproic acid |
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Prescription only
Divalproex may be used for the treatment of absence or partial seizures, as a preventive treatment for migraines, and to treat mania associated with bipolar disorder. Divalproex may adversely and... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Seizure Prevention, Cluster-Tic Syndrome, Headache, Seizures, Hyperekplexia, Mania, Migraine, Migraine Prevention, Schizoaffective Disorder. valproic acid... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Divalproex sodium has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 500 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Valproic acid has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: divalproex sodium side effects in more detail. |
See also: valproic acid side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles | Valproate Sodium | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
When Treating Epilepsy And Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
When Treating Migraine See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
When Treating Epilepsy
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
When Treating Migraine See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 407 drugs are known to interact with divalproex sodium:
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A total of 406 drugs are known to interact with valproic acid:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 10, 1983 |
February 28, 1978 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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