DIVALPROEX SODIUM vs VIGAFYDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIVALPROEX SODIUM and VIGAFYDE 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	DIVALPROEX SODIUM	VIGAFYDE
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.99 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIVALPROEX SODIUM	VIGABATRIN
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Pyros Pharms
Dosage forms	Capsule, Oral pellets, Capsule, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release	Solution
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
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

divalproex sodium vigafyde

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.99 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DIVALPROEX SODIUM

VIGABATRIN

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Pyros Pharms

Dosage forms

Capsule, Oral pellets, Capsule, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release

Solution

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

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Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy

Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Divalproex Sodium and Vigafyde?

Divalproex Sodium contains Divalproex Sodium, while Vigafyde 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.