Divalproex is an anticonvulsant mood-stabilizer licenced for the acute treatment (but not maintenance treatment) of mania in Bipolar I Disorder. Research has shown that lithium usually is superior to divalproex for maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder. Divalproex sometimes increases weight and hair loss, but there is no evidence that it increases the risk of diabetes mellitus.
Divalproex Sodium
Posted - 05/13/2005 : 15:19:13
