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Taken or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to fit your needs.Dosage for bipolar disorderDepakote and Depakote ER tablets are approved to treat manic episodes linked to bipolar disorder. (Depakote sprinkle capsules are not approved for this use.)The starting dosage of Depakote tablets is 750 mg/day.The starting dosage of Depakote ER tablets is 25 mg per kilogram* of body weight per day (25 mg/kg/day). For example, if you weigh 60 kg (about 132 pounds [lb]), your typical starting dosage would be 1,500 mg/kg/day.The maximum dosage of Depakote and Depakote ER tablets for bipolar disorder is 60 mg/kg/day.* 1 kg is about 2.2 lb.Dosage for seizuresThe starting dosage of Depakote for both types of seizures is 10 mg/kg/day to 15 mg/kg/day. This is the same for all three forms of Depakote.For example, if you weigh 60 kg (about 132 lb), your typical starting dosage would be between 600 mg/kg/day and 900 mg/kg/day.Your doctor may increase your dose each week by 5 mg/kg/day to 10 mg/kg/day until your seizures are managed. The maximum dosage of Depakote for seizures is 60 mg/kg/day.Dosage for migraine headachesDepakote and Depakote ER tablets are approved to help prevent migraine headaches. (Depakote sprinkle capsules are not approved for this use.)The starting dosage of Depakote tablets is 250 mg twice per day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to a maximum dose of 1,000 mg/day, as needed.The starting dosage of Depakote ER tablets is 500 mg, taken once per day for 1 week. After this, your doctor may increase your dose up to a maximum of 1,000 mg/day, as needed.Children’s dosageThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Depakote and Depakote ER for use in children ages 10 years and older with certain types of seizures. The recommended dosages for children are the same as the dosages for adults. For more information, refer to the dosages described above.Long-term treatmentDepakote and Depakote ER are meant to be taken as long-term treatments for certain types of seizures or to prevent migraine headaches. If you and your doctor determine that Depakote or Depakote ER is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take it long term. If you’re taking Depakote or Depakote ER for bipolar disorder, your doctor will advise whether you’ll take the drug long term.To learn more about how long you’ll take Depakote or Depakote ER, talk with your doctor.Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Depakote, Depakote ER, and Depakote sprinkle capsules.Are Depakote or Depakote ER taken for anxiety or depression? If so, what are the drugs’ dosages?The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved the use of Depakote or Depakote ER for anxiety or depression. However, doctors may prescribe these drugs off-label for these conditions. Off-label use is prescribing a medication for a different purpose than what it’s approved for by the FDA.Depakote and Depakote ER are only approved to treat manic episodes of bipolar disorder and certain types of seizures.
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