DEPAKOTE vs VIGABATRIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEPAKOTE and VIGABATRIN 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	VIGABATRIN
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.99 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIVALPROEX SODIUM	VIGABATRIN
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Chartwell Rx
Dosage forms	Tablet, delayed release	Powder
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	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	Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy

depakote vigabatrin

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.99 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

DIVALPROEX SODIUM

VIGABATRIN

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Chartwell Rx

Dosage forms

Tablet, delayed release

Powder

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

Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Depakote and Vigabatrin?

Depakote contains Divalproex Sodium, while Vigabatrin contains Vigabatrin — 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.