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Divalproex and Valproic Acid

2022-10-18 05:15:47
What is the differnece between Divalproex and Valproic acid in terms of tolerability ? Can both of them be used interchangably ? I observed that Divalproex is much costlier than Valproic Acid. So , can substitutiin be permitted keeping the cost-benefit ratio in mind ?
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Divalproex is better tolerated, gastric discomfort. Both function the same

Answered2022-10-18 05:20:55

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Better absorption and lesser gastrointestinal side effects for divalproex

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