Depakote Withdrawal WisdomCard™

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Stopping Depakote abruptly may cause both psychological and psychical withdrawal symptoms. The most severe withdrawal symptom is seizures. Weaning yourself off Depakote slowly is the most effective way of avoiding withdrawal symptoms.

Fast Facts:

Depakote (divalproex) is used to treat seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, migraines, and mania.
On occasion, Depakote is used in conjunction with other antiepileptics for maximum treatment of epilepsy.
Even if switching to a different antiepileptic medication, you should still wean of Depakote slowly.
For patients using the drug for bipolar disorder, other treatments can also help a person cope, such as counseling and talk therapy, according to psychiatrists.

Depakote Withdrawal

Shared by Health Guides — Seizures are the most significant Depakote withdrawal symptom. This eMedTV page further describes the potential dangers of Depakote withdrawal and explains what steps your doctor may suggest in order to reduce your risk of having withdrawals.

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Shared by Health Guides — dx: mild cyclothemia, Anxiety Disorder, ADD I'm tapering (not completely taking it away) my depakote. I have been on 1250mg...

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Shared by Health Guides — Learn about the prescription medication Depakote (Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.

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