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Divalproex and Valproic Acid
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
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Better absorption and lesser gastrointestinal side effects for divalproex
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