depakene

Frequently asked questions

What does Depakene treat?

Depakene (Valproic Acid) may be used to treat alzheimer disease, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, absence epilepsy, complex partial epilepsy, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Depakene work?

Depakene is a anti-epileptic agent. Anti-epileptic (anticonvulsant) drugs calm the abnormal, excessive electrical activity that triggers seizures. They do this by stabilizing overactive sodium or calcium channels in nerve cells, boosting the brain's natural calming chemical GABA, or dampening excitatory signals, which makes nerves less likely to fire uncontrollably.

How is Depakene rated?

pharmaranks gives Depakene a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Depakene cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.02 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Depakene?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Depakene. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Depakene?

Depakene is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Depakene a brand-name or generic drug?

Depakene is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Valproic Acid. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Valproic Acid are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Depakene available over the counter?

No. Depakene is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Depakene come in?

Depakene is currently marketed as syrup and capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Depakene?

Depakene is classified as anti-epileptic agent, mood stabilizer, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Depakene FDA-registered?

Depakene is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018081. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Depakene been recalled by the FDA?

Depakene has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Depakene safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Depakene a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.