Posted by Wendy B. on June 20, 2001, at 10:29:11
In reply to Re: Depakote and Alcohol, posted by SalArmy4me on June 20, 2001, at 8:52:22
Besides SalArmy's help on this, which I do respect, I think the issue might really be: why are you asking? Are you intending to drink on a regular basis? How much? How often? Why?
If you can't stay off alcohol, even when warned it isn't a good idea when taking depakote, what's up with that? It's well-known that alcohol addiction is a co-morbid symptom of many people who are depressed, bi-polar or borderline.
Sorry, I think you might do better to just stop drinking, and if that's hard, get some help...
I wish you luck,
Wendy
> The proscription against alcohol has to do with its role as a CNS depressant (drowsiness): "Since divalproex sodium products may produce CNS depression, especially when combined with another CNS depressant (e.g., alcohol), patients should be advised not to engage in hazardous activities, such as driving an automobile or operating dangerous machinery, until it is known that they do not become drowsy from the drug." --from PDR info: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dival_wcp.htm
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> So no, I don't believe Depakote levels are reduced or potentiated by alcohol.
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> > > Another question....when i drink does it make the depakote less effective?
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