Divalproex(Depakote), Indications, Abbott Laboratories:"DEPAKOTE (divalproex sodium) is indicated for the treatment of the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. Typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility."
http://www.rxabbott.com/br/dep/dep001.htm

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Divalproex(Depakote), What is Depakote, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill:" Depakote (Divalproex sodium), marketed by Abbot Laboratories, is a prescription medication that has been proven effective in the treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression."
http://www.nami.org/helpline/depakote.htm

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Divalproex, Indications, RXlist:"Divalproex sodium is indicated for the treatment of the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. Typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgement, aggressiveness, and possible hostility."
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dival_ids.htm

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Divalproex(Depakote), Guide Books, Madison Institution of Medicine:"Divalproex (Depakote), a medication used to treat certain forms of epilepsy, has also been shown to be an effective treatment for manic-depressive (bipolar) disorder."
http://www.miminc.org/guide_dival01.html

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Divalproex(Depakote), General Information, Center Watch:"Depakote ER is an extended-release product used to prevent or reduce the occurrence of migraines. It is indicated for the prevention of migraine headaches in adults; however, there is no evidence that it is useful in the acute treatment of migraine headaches. Depakote ER is provided in tablet form."
http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/drugs/dru636.html

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Divalproex, Divalproex in posttraumatic stress disorder: an open-label clinical trial, Biopsychiatry.com:"Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by intrusive, avoidance, and hyperarousal symptoms. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of divalproex in reducing PTSD symptoms, depression, and anxiety in patients with PTSD."
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/ptsdvalpro.html

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Divalproex, Valproic acid, valproate and divalproex in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder , March 19,2001, Cochrane Library:"Although lithium has been the most commonly used maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder for several decades, valproate is being used increasingly - especially in the United States of America. There is a need to clarify whether the increasingly prominent prophylactic role of valproate in bipolar disorder is justified.">
http://www.update-software.com/ccweb/cochrane/revabstr/ab003196.htm

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Divalproex(Depakote), Description, Mosby's DRUG Consult:"Divalproex sodium is a stable co-ordination compound comprised of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship and formed during the partial neutralization of valproic acid with 0.5 equivalent of sodium hydroxide. Chemically it is designated as sodium hydrogen bis (2-propylpentanoate)."
http://www.genrx.com/genrxfree/Top_200_1999/Drugs/E1096.htm

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Divalproex(Depakote), What do valproic acid capsules do, Webmd.com:"VALPROIC ACID (Depakene®) can help with seizure (convulsion) control in certain types of epilepsy. Valproic acid helps to control absence seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and complex partial seizures. Generic valproic acid capsules are available."
http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/cp_drug_725

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