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Is Depakote A Safe Medication?

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Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016
Question: Is Depakote ER 500 mg once daily a safe medication for a law enforcement officer to be on while on duty?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it's safe to take

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Depakote is Divalproex Sodium and is a safe medicine. The drug might cause some sedation so preferably take in evening. No need to worry.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (27 hours later)
Thank you very much. I will make sure he stays on day shift and take the meds at before bed.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks and Take care.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks and Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Is Depakote A Safe Medication?

Brief Answer: Yes it's safe to take Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Depakote is Divalproex Sodium and is a safe medicine. The drug might cause some sedation so preferably take in evening. No need to worry. Thanks