Feb 14, 2025 · Depakote can be effective against many types of seizures common in children: absence seizures (Depakote is one of the most effective medicines for these brief staring …

Jan 28, 2025 · Depakote ER is a different form of the same medicine. The "ER" stands for "extended-release," which means that the time it takes the pills to dissolve and release the …

Feb 7, 2007 · My 8 y.o. daughter takes 250 MG of Depakote twice a day. She recently had blood drawn, and her blood levels were 7 points higher than the recommended therapeutic levels. …

People who switch from brand-name Depakene or Depakote, for instance, to generic valproic acid possibly risk having more seizures or side effects during the changeover, because the body …

valproic acid (Depakote): This is the standard broad-spectrum AED (treats all types of seizures) and no other AED is more effective for generalized seizure types. VPA has effects on GABA …

Apr 13, 2010 · Depakote can dry out the skin, so it may have played a role in your current skin disorder. There can be other contributing factors as well -- stress, skin irritation, …

Feb 14, 2009 · The Depakote is fine -- within therapeutic levels but not too high. The CBC showed a slightly high hemoglobin and hematocrit sound and a slightly low platelet count and two of …

Dec 15, 2006 · My 8 year just started Depakote about 5 weeks ago since Zomegram was not controlling her absence seizures. Depakote is working and I am happy to say she is seizure …

Dec 21, 2007 · My husband had two seizures just over and just under 4 years ago. He has been taking 1500 depakote since the second seizure and has had his valproic acid level checked …

Oct 18, 2011 · Depakote and Lamictal are the first-choice AEDs for JME. There's also Topomax, but it's known for having cognitive side effects, and works best for JME when it's an adjunct …