Depakote (generic name valproic acid) is an anticonvulsant often prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
Depakote - generic divalproex sodium or sodium valproate - is an anticonvulsant (anti-seizure) medication used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Here are some important facts about Depakote.
Catalogue of side effects for the generic medications Valproic Acid and Divalproex Sodium, sold under many brand names including Depakote and Depakene. These anticonvulsants are frequently used as mood stabilizers in the management of bipolar disorder aka manic depression.
Comprehensive drug monograph from Health Square.
This is a comprehensive Canadian monograph from Internet Mental Health. Contents include pharmacology, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, overdose information and dosage.
Fact Sheet on Depakote from NAMI.
Comprehensive monograph from Health Square.
A presentation by Medicine Net of Divalproex Sodium which includes drug class and actions, proper use, precautions, drug interactions and side effects.
Extremely detailed clinical information sheet regarding this drug.
May 1995 article discussing the use of Valproate in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder.
Some background on how anticonvulsants came to be used to treat, among other things, Bipolar Disorder.
A drug monograph from Internet Mental Health.
