Divalproex ER is made by Abbott Pharmaceuticals.
How Does Divalproex ER Work?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that occurs when there are recurring, brief changes in how the brain's electrical system works. These changes in brain activity can lead to a seizure
(see Epilepsy Symptoms).
Divalproex ER works by increasing the amount of
gamma-aminobutyric acid (
GABA) in the brain. GABA is a natural brain chemical that stops or slows down other brain signals. Increasing GABA helps prevent the abnormal brain signals that lead to a seizure. It is also thought that divalproex ER may also prevent seizures by affecting sodium channels in the brain.