There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with your doctor.
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: DIVALPROEX SODIUM ENTERIC-COATED TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (dye-VAL-pro-ex SO-dee-um) Warning This medication has rarely caused... Read more »
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