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Suggest Medication For Seizures & Bipolar Disorder

I recently had my 1st seizure the end of Dec (I'm 38yo F) with an abnormal EEG and was started on Depakote ER 500 2 tabs qhs. Upon further reading I have found info it treats other issues as well, which I have, Bi Polar disorder and significant migraines is this true?

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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
hi..thanks for writing...i have understood your concerns..

the depakote ER is a brand name of divalproex sodium..which is a drugs that is used to treat epilepsy as well as bipolar disorder [particularly to control mania] and also for prophylaxis in case of migraine..

the dosage for bipolar disorder is 20 to 30 mg/kg of body weight..

i hope, i have given answer to your question..best luck,,thanks..
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Shubham Mehta's  Response
Hello,
Depakote has multiple uses. It acts as a mood stabilizer and an antiepileptic.
It is also given to prevent future episodes of migraine.
Just take care of the common side effects of depakote like weight gain, hair loss, gastritis etc.
Thanks.
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Addiction Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Preeti Parakh's  Response
Hi,

Yes, Depakote is effective in treating seizure disorder, bipolar disorder and migraines as well. If you have all the three disorders, then valproate (Depakote) is indeed a very good option for you.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Medication For Seizures & Bipolar Disorder

hi..thanks for writing...i have understood your concerns.. the depakote ER is a brand name of divalproex sodium..which is a drugs that is used to treat epilepsy as well as bipolar disorder [particularly to control mania] and also for prophylaxis in case of migraine.. the dosage for bipolar disorder is 20 to 30 mg/kg of body weight.. i hope, i have given answer to your question..best luck,,thanks..