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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Depakote and Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) are brand-name prescription drugs used to treat manic episodes and certain seizures and to help prevent migraine. It comes as oral tablets and oral capsules. It’s typically taken once or twice per day.Depakote and Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) are prescribed to:treat manic episodes linked to bipolar disorder in adultstreat certain types of seizures in adults and certain childrenhelp prevent migraine headaches in adultsThe active ingredient in Depakote and Depakote ER is divalproex sodium. Depakote and Depakote ER belong to a class of drugs called antiepileptics.Depakote comes as delayed-release (DR) tablets* and sprinkle capsules.† Depakote extended-release‡ (ER) comes as tablets.This article describes the dosages of Depakote and Depakote ER, as well as their strengths and how they’re taken. For a comprehensive look at Depakote and Depakote ER, see this article. * DR tablets have a special coating that stops the tablet from dissolving too soon while passing through the stomach. † DR sprinkle capsules can be swallowed whole or opened and sprinkled onto food. ‡ ER tablets release the drug slowly over 24 hours. This table gives a summary of the forms, strengths, and typical starting dosages of Depakote and Depakote ER. Be sure to keep reading for more details.* 1 kg is about 2.2 pounds.Depakote and Depakote ER formsDepakote comes in three different forms:delayed-release (DR) tabletsDR sprinkle capsulesextended-release (ER) tabletsDR tablets have a special coating that stops the tablet from dissolving too soon while in the stomach. ER tablets release the drug slowly over 24 hours. With sprinkle capsules, you can swallow the capsules whole or open the capsules and sprinkle the medication onto food.Depakote and Depakote ER strengthsThe three forms of Depakote come in different strengths:Depakote delayed-release (DR) tablets: 125 mg250 mg500 mgDepakote DR sprinkle capsules: 125 mgDepakote ER tablets: 250 mg500 mgTypical dosagesBelow are the typical dosages of Depakote and Depakote ER for each of the conditions they’re taken to treat.Typically, your doctor will start you with a low dosage called a starting dose. A starting dose is different than a loading dose. A loading dose is higher than your typical daily dose. It’s given at the beginning of treatment to produce a quick response in the body.Lower starting doses of Depakote and Depakote ER are given to reduce side effects. (For more information about side effects, see this article.) Your doctor will adjust your dose over time to reach the amount that’s right for you. They’ll ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect.The Depakote ER maximum dose is the same as the maximum dose for the Depakote delayed-release (DR) forms. However, if your doctor prescribes Depakote ER, you’ll take your dose once per day. You’ll take Depakote DR forms more than once per day.There isn’t a single standard dosage or specific dosage range of Depakote or Depakote ER. The dosage your doctor prescribes will depend on several factors. (To learn more, see the “Factors that can affect your dosage” section below.)The following information describes dosages that are commonly
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