DEPAKENE vs OXCARBAZEPINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DEPAKENE and OXCARBAZEPINE 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	DEPAKENE	OXCARBAZEPINE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.02 /30	~$5.03 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VALPROIC ACID	OXCARBAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Jubilant Cadista
Dosage forms	Syrup, Capsule	Suspension, Tablet, extended release, Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)
Treats	Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy	Partial Epilepsies

depakene oxcarbazepine

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.02 /30

~$5.03 /30

Type

Active ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

OXCARBAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Jubilant Cadista

Dosage forms

Syrup, Capsule

Suspension, Tablet, extended release, Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)

Treats

Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy

Partial Epilepsies

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Depakene or Oxcarbazepine?

By our independent rating, Depakene scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Oxcarbazepine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Depakene or Oxcarbazepine?

Depakene costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.02 vs $5.03 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Depakene and Oxcarbazepine?

Depakene contains Valproic Acid, while Oxcarbazepine contains Oxcarbazepine — 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.