Depakene is a medication used for the treatment of certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV article discusses the drug in more detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Nausea, drowsiness, and headaches are a few of the more common side effects seen with Depakene. This eMedTV article also explores some of the more serious Depakene side effects that you should report to your doctor right away (such as depression).
Depakene may be used to control seizures in both adults and children. This eMedTV resource provides information on the types of seizures that the drug can be used to treat, and also lists some off-label Depakene uses (such as preventing migraines).
Your weight is among the factors affecting your Depakene dosage. As this eMedTV page explains, the starting dose for complex partial seizures is 10 mg to 15 mg per kg daily. Typical doses when treating other types of seizures are also provided.
Aspirin, warfarin, and rifampin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Depakene. This eMedTV Web page describes how Depakene drug interactions can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood and increase your risk of side effects.
Depakene can potentially interact with certain drugs, and it probably isn't safe to take while pregnant. This eMedTV page lists other Depakene warnings and precautions, such as the safety of stopping the drug suddenly or taking it while nursing.
Generic Depakene, which comes in both capsule and syrup form, is made by several companies (such as Pliva). This eMedTV page lists available strengths of the drug and explains why generic forms of Depakene are as good as the brand-name version.
