CELONTIN vs DEPAKENE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CELONTIN and DEPAKENE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CELONTIN	DEPAKENE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHSUXIMIDE	VALPROIC ACID
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Capsule	Syrup, Capsule
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Absence Epilepsy	Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy

celontin depakene

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHSUXIMIDE

VALPROIC ACID

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Capsule

Syrup, Capsule

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Absence Epilepsy

Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Celontin and Depakene?

Celontin contains Methsuximide, while Depakene contains Valproic Acid — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.