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Can Divalproex Be Taken For Alzheimer's Disease?

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Question : Is divalproex useful for alzsheimers patients?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is not an Alzheimer's drug.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Divalproex is an anticonvulsant drug, but also can be used in cases of depression.

It is not a drug to treat Alzheimer's itself, but can be used if convulsions or depression are present besides cognitive function decline.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.
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Can Divalproex Be Taken For Alzheimer's Disease?

Brief Answer: It is not an Alzheimer's drug. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Divalproex is an anticonvulsant drug, but also can be used in cases of depression. It is not a drug to treat Alzheimer's itself, but can be used if convulsions or depression are present besides cognitive function decline. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.