Depakote Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Depakote Tablet

Generic namedivalproex sodium
Drug classFatty acid derivative anticonvulsant (antiepileptic drug)
FormsDelayed-release tablets (125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg)

Depakote is a prescription tablet that contains divalproex sodium, a type of anti-seizure (antiepileptic) medicine. It is also used to treat certain mood episodes in bipolar disorder and to help prevent migraine headaches.