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Most drugs currently being used or that are under investigation to treat Alzheimer's are aimed at slowing progression. To date, none are cures. In fact, the improvements from some of these drugs may be so modest that even the patients and their families are not aware of them. Even in these cases, however, the drugs may delay the need for admission to nursing homes.
There are currently two drug classes that have been appr...
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Valproate Unsafe for Migraine Prevention During Pregnancy
...June, 2007. The guidelines recommend women with epilepsy avoid taking the drug valproate (Depakene, Depakote) during pregnancy. The guidelines also recommend that, whenever possible, women with... Read more »Topamax FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention
...Topamax, brings the number of medications approved for Migraine prevention to four. The other three are Depakote and Depakote ER (divalproex sodium), Inderal LA (propranolol), and Blocadren... Read more »Coenzyme Q10 for Migraine Prevention
...been so few that only four medications actually been approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention (Depakote, propranolol, timolol, and Topamax). The Rozen et al trial of coenzyme Q10 is ... Read more »News Break: New Skin Patch for Treating Depression
...MAOIs, off-label to treat bipolar patients in conjunction with mood stabilizers such as lithium or Depakote. Patients are advised to consult their psychiatrists regarding any possible... Read more »Topamax: topiramate
...(Tegretol) Dichlorphenamide (Daranide) Oral contraceptives Phenytoin (Dilantin) Valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote) Potential Side Effects of Topamax: Check with your doctor as soon as... Read more »Images
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