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if used for alzheimers can you stop usage of it

Butchfrompa
05/10/08
Butchfrompa
Topics:Depakote

mom is 84 nursing home mgave for her alzheimers she has never had a seizure  can we stop using,its sounds like presciped for no reason - Depakote

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Depakote is prescribed for several conditions other than seizures. Never discontinue it except under a doctor's supervision -- never. Abruptly discontinuing Depakote can have very serious consequences, including causing seizures.

 

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