Can Trazodone be taken with Depakote?

Can Trazodone be taken with Depakote?

Using traZODone together with divalproex sodium may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

What drugs should not be taken with Depakote?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: certain antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline, phenelzine), certain antibiotics (carbapenems such as doripenem, imipenem), irinotecan, mefloquine, orlistat, other medications for seizure (e.g., ethosuximide, lamotrigine, phenytoin, rufinamide.

What medications should not be taken with Seroquel?

They should not be used in combination with quetiapine:

• aprepitant.
• azole antifungal medicines such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole.
• macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin, clarithromycin.
• cobicistat or protease inhibitors for HIV infection such as ritonavir, saquinavir, atazanavir.

Is Seroquel and Depakote the same?

Are Seroquel and Depakote the Same Thing? Seroquel (quetiapine) and Depakote (divalproex sodium) are used to treat bipolar disorder. Seroquel is also used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old, and to treat major depression.

What are the long-term side effects of Depakote?

What are the potential long-term effects of taking Depakote? Depakote can cause liver damage, and the risk is more likely to occur during the first 6 months of taking the medication.

Should I take Depakote in the morning or at night?

A: You should take Depakote at a time of day when you can best remember to take it consistently—for instance, in the morning with breakfast or in the evening before you go to bed.

What happens if Depakote levels are too high?

Increased ammonia levels. If this happens, you may get confused, disoriented, or have difficulty thinking.

How long is Depakote in your system?

The highest level of medicine in the blood is reached in 7 to 14 hours after Depakote ER is taken.

Is there a recall on Depakote?

At this point, there has not been a recall for these drugs, nor has Depakote’s manufacturer, Abbott Laboratories, issued a voluntary recall. However, just because there has not been a recall does not mean that Depakote is a safe product.

Does Depakote have a black box warning?

Depakote carries a black box warning regarding the potential birth defects discussed above. In addition, Depakote carries a boxed warning related to the risk of pancreatitis, an inflammation in the pancreas that causes painful bleeding and may even lead to death if left untreated.

What is the difference between Depakote DR and Depakote ER?

Available in two strengths, Depakote ER contains the same active ingredient as Depakote Delayed-Release Tablets but it is designed to slowly deliver the medication over a 24-hour period. This means that Depakote ER only has to be taken once a day.

How do you take Depakote?

Depakote Delayed-Release Tablets or Depakote ER Tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed. Depakote Sprinkle Capsules (for epilepsy only) may be swallowed whole or opened and the contents sprinkled on soft food. The food with the drug should be eaten immediately without chewing.

What is Depakote ER 500 mg used for?

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.