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Valproic Acid Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Depakine, Depakote, Depakote ER, Epilim, Epival, Novo-Divalproex, Orfil, ratio-Valproic, Valproate
See also:
Sodium Valproate
What is Valproic Acid?
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to treat certain types of seizures, mania in bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines. It is available under brand names Depacon®; Depakene®; Depakote®; Depakote® ER; Depakote® Sprinkle.
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Reasons Taken
4 patients in the community are taking or have taken Valproic Acid.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Valproic Acid.
| 1000 mg day | ||
|---|---|---|
3
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Valproic Acid or how long patients were taking Valproic Acid before stopping.
Currently taking Valproic Acid
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0
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0
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0
|
0
|
0
|
Stopped taking Valproic Acid
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | 100% |  |