Depakote (divalproex), to PREVENT migraine headaches

May 1996

The FDA just approved using the anticonvulsant, Depakote (divalproex), to PREVENT migraine headaches. Some physicians are already using it for this...but now it's an official indication.

Depakote can reduce the FREQUENCY of migraines...and sometimes makes them less severe.

Patients usually start with low doses...250 mg BID.

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