Depakote Drug Interactions

When medicines like phenytoin or rifampin are taken together with Depakote, drug interactions may potentially occur. Among other things, these interactions may affect the level of Depakote in your blood -- which can increase your risk of developing side effects -- or decrease the effectiveness of the drug. A few other drugs that may cause Depakote interactions include carbamazepine, primidone, lamotrigine, and warfarin.

An Overview of Depakote Drug Interactions

Depakote® (divalproex sodium) can potentially interact with many other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Depakote interactions include:
 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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