Generic Depakote (Depakene)

Divalproex 300mg

Divalproex consists of sodium valproate and valproic acid. It inhibits the function of the neurotransmitter GABA and is used in different types of epilepsy.

Usage.

Divalproex is used to treat:

• complex partial seizures
• absence seizures
• bipolar disorder
• chronic pain associated with neuropathy
• migraine headaches
  

Drug interactions.

Divalproex may interact with:

• alcohol
• antacids
• antiinflammatory drugs
• aspirin
• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
• blood thinners
• isoniazid
• medicines for mental depression
• other seizure (convulsion) or epilepsy medicines
  

Divalproex possible side effects.

• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• fever,
• dark urine
• liver damage
• hallucinations
• extreme drowsiness

Divalproex and pregnancy / lactation.

Use during pregnancy and breast-feeding with caution and only after discussion with your doctor.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.