Re: Dose range for Depakote(ER)??

Posted by Spongemomsquarepants on April 11, 2002, at 23:43:17

In reply to Dose range for Depakote(ER)??, posted by BlueJay Bird on April 10, 2002, at 0:01:04

Hi,
You need to get blood levels drawn. I think therapeudic levels are 50-125. However, my experience is soley with my son who has epilepsy, and he takes this an an anti-convulsant. He does do better above the therapeudic range, but his platlet levels can get dangerously low due to Depacote. We have to watch thos closely. It can also affect your liver functions.
I would suggest routine blood testing and starting out slowly.
I hope it helps you.
Viki

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