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Can Depakote Be Taken While On Adderall?

My son has Autism and has aggression problems, Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (F84), Neurodevelopmental disorder unspecified (F88) Is Depakote a good drug for him? He is also on Adderall 5mg and Vyvanse 40mg I am scared to give this to him because it says it is for seizures
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Depakote drug is used for multiple things. It can be used for seizure, aggression, bipolar disorder, migraine etcetera. If your doctor has prescribed it, then it is better that you follow his prescription.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rohit Kothari
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Can Depakote Be Taken While On Adderall?

Hello, Depakote drug is used for multiple things. It can be used for seizure, aggression, bipolar disorder, migraine etcetera. If your doctor has prescribed it, then it is better that you follow his prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari