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Can Divalproex Be Taken For Alzheimer's Disease?
Question: Is divalproex useful for alzsheimers patients?
Brief Answer:
It is not an Alzheimer's drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Divalproex is an anticonvulsant drug, but also can be used in cases of depression.
It is not a drug to treat Alzheimer's itself, but can be used if convulsions or depression are present besides cognitive function decline.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
It is not an Alzheimer's drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Divalproex is an anticonvulsant drug, but also can be used in cases of depression.
It is not a drug to treat Alzheimer's itself, but can be used if convulsions or depression are present besides cognitive function decline.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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