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IS epival and valproic the same?

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What is shelf life epival?

The shelf life of Epival is approximately three years. The more common name for Epival is Depakote, and it is commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder.


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Are valproic and valporate the same?

Some one with a more detailed knowledge of chemistry than I might quibble but for most practical puoses they are interchangeable (the same).


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What is the difference between valproic acid and depakote tabs?

Valproic acid's brand name is DEPAKENE. DEPAKOTE is the brand name for divalproex acid. They are technically two different medications. But, DEPAKOTE is converted into DEPAKENE inside your body ( divalproex acid is separated into valproic acid and a salt). After the converson, the two medications work the same way. The exact way they work on the body is unknown, but they are believed to increase GABA levels in the brain.


Should alcohol be avoided with valproic acid or divalproex sodium?

Persons should avoid alcohol while taking valproic acid or divalproex sodium


What are the withdrawal symptoms of Epival?

If the withdrawal is sudden, and the patient is epileptic and Epival is the only medication used to control the epilepsy, then seizures would certainly re-occur. If the patient is taking Epival for mania and no other mood stablizer is substituted, and the patient is also taking an anti-depressant, mood cycling may occur. If the withdrawal is gradual, no side-effects from it are to be expected, if a substitute medicine is used for the condition of the patient. In case the medication is no longer needed, therefore, the best way to remove Epival is gradually, although some persons have anyway reported symptoms such as tremor, headache, abdominal pain, and hair loss, even upon gradual withdrawal. But these symptoms are related more to Epival use, short-term and long-term.


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