Applies to the following strengths: 100 mg/mL; 250 mg; 250 mg/5 mL; 125 mg; 500 mg
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Canadian Brand Name
If you take these drugs together, your doctor may adjust your dosage of divalproex sodium
The maximum dose is 60 mg/kg (based on body weight) daily
It's occasionally used to prevent migraine headaches
DEPAKOTE ER Tablets; MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DOSE: 60 mg/kg/day: THERAPEUTIC BLOOD RANGE: Clinical response was dosed at trough plasma
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Maximum dose: 9 g/day
As an adjunct to lithium or divalproex for the maintenance treatment of bipolar 1 disorder; Usual Adult Dose for Depression
Brand names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles Dosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (125 mg), oral delayed release tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg), show all 3 dosage forms oral tablet, extended release (250 mg; 500 mg) DEPAKOTE ER Extended-Release Tablets
The dose should be increased as rapidly as possible to achieve the lowest therapeutic dose which produces the desired clinical effect or the desired range of plasma concentrations
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Dosage for migraine
In severe withdrawal, select Initially 600 mg daily in 1–2 divided doses, increased in steps of 150–300 mg every 3 days; maintenance 1–2 g daily in 2 divided doses; maximum 2
5 to 5 mg increments/decrements