DEPAKOTE vs PEGANONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEPAKOTE and PEGANONE 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	DEPAKOTE	PEGANONE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.99 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIVALPROEX SODIUM	ETHOTOIN
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Recordati Rare
Dosage forms	Tablet, delayed release	Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal half-life range for valproate monotherapy)	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy	Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Complex Partial Epilepsy

depakote peganone

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.99 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

DIVALPROEX SODIUM

ETHOTOIN

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Recordati Rare

Dosage forms

Tablet, delayed release

Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal half-life range for valproate monotherapy)

—

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy

Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Complex Partial Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Depakote and Peganone?

Depakote contains Divalproex Sodium, while Peganone contains Ethotoin — 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.