Dr. Gary J. Kennedy answers the question: 'Divalproex For Bipolar Disorder?' — -- Question: How is divalproex (Depakote) used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, and what are the side effects ...
Divalproex sodium 250mg, 500mg; ext-rel tabs. Divalproex sodium dissociates to the valproate ion in the gastrointestinal tract. The mechanisms by which valproate exerts its therapeutic effects have ...
Over ten years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that pregnant women who take Depakote (valproate) have a much higher chance of giving birth to a baby who suffers low IQ or a ...
NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Federal officials are investigating how Abbott Laboratories Inc has marketed the epilepsy drug Depakote, the company said on Friday, the latest U.S. probe of its sales ...