valproic acid

Frequently asked questions

What does Valproic Acid treat?

Valproic Acid (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 Valproic Acid work?

Valproic Acid 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 much does Valproic Acid 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 Valproic Acid?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Valproic Acid. To pay less, Valproic Acid is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Valproic Acid?

Valproic Acid is marketed by Chartwell Rx. You can see Chartwell Rx's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Valproic Acid a brand-name or generic drug?

Valproic Acid is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Valproic Acid. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Valproic Acid available over the counter?

No. Valproic Acid 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 Valproic Acid come in?

Valproic Acid is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Valproic Acid?

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

Is Valproic Acid FDA-registered?

Valproic Acid is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA070631. You can verify this on its official FDA label.