Divalproex (Depakote ER) Pros and Cons
- Divalproex can be used alone or in combination with other antiepileptic medications to control seizures.
- It is available as an extended-release tablet for once-daily dosing.
- The liquid solution and sprinkle formations are useful for children and adults who have trouble swallowing pills.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- You need to get regular blood tests while on divalproex.
- This medication can help with migraine prevention, but it does not stop a migraine headache after it has begun.
- It is not safe for use by pregnant women and can cause serious birth defects in the unborn baby.
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