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Other uses of Depakene: Professional

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New comprehensive downloadable medication sheet
  • Additional information on this drug and how to use it.
  • A starting point for discussion with your doctor.
  • Answers to frequently asked questions.

The only FDA-approved use of Depakene is the treatment of epilepsy, but it also has two off-label uses:

  • treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder
  • prophylaxis of migraine headaches (not acute treatment)

Possible harm to the fetus should be considered before Depakene is prescribed for women of childbearing potential. (See Pregnancy.)


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off-label uses, depakene, bipolar, migraines

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