Depakote Dosage WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Depakote Dosage
Because the medication Depakote is used in the treatment of various conditions, the dosage prescribed by your physician will be determined according to your physical needs. In the treatment of epilepsy, a starting Depakote dosage is typically 10-15mg per kilogram of body weight. When attempting to treat mania that is associated with bipolar disorder, most physicians recommend a starting dosage of 750mg total, per day. In order to prevent migraine headaches, a starting Depakote dose of 250mg taken twice daily is recommended.1
Fast Facts:
- Depakote can be taken with food if you experience stomach upset as a side effect.2
- Depakote is available in delayed-release or "sprinkle capsules." While the sprinkle capsules can be swallowed whole or opened to sprinkle the medication on food, do not break, chew, or crush the delayed-release capsules.1
- It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not suddenly stop taking your medication, as withdrawal symptoms may occur.1
- Depakote is a brand name for divalproex sodium, which is a compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 eMedTV: Depakote Dosage
- ↑ WiseGeek: What is the Recommended Depakote Dosage?
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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