Compare Depakote vs. Detrol
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Treats and prevents seizures, and stabilizes mood.
Depakote (divalproex) is good for long-term prevention of seizures, manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraines.
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3.3/ 5 average rating with 97 reviewsforDepakote
Treats overactive bladder.
Detrol (tolterodine) is a good treatment for overactive bladder after exercises and other methods to control it haven't worked.
Upsides
- Lowers the frequency of seizures, especially for people with absence seizures or complex partial seizures.
- Depakote (divalproex) is a first-line treatment to stabilize mood for people with bipolar disorder.
- Depakote (divalproex) is helpful for preventing frequent migraines.
- The sprinkle pill can be swallowed whole or can be opened up and mixed with applesauce if you have a hard time swallowing.
- Depakote (divalproex) is available as a generic.
- Detrol (tolterodine) is effective at treating overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate, and controlling urination.
- The tablet is available as a generic in both extended and immediate release, so you can take it once or twice a day.
Downsides
- It can take 3 to 4 weeks before you feel the full effects of Depakote (divalproex).
- Depakote (divalproex) is not a good medication for people with liver problems.
- Requires regular blood tests to see how the medication is affecting your body.
- Depakote (divalproex) can make you bleed more easily.
- Detrol (tolterodine) can cause drowsiness, dizziness and can increase your risk for falls.
- Detrol (tolterodine) can cause severe dry mouth and eyes and constipation.
- Generally not recommended if you are 65 or older.
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release pill
- Delayed release pill
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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Reviews
97 reviews so far
46%
saidit'sworth it
40%
saiditworked well
27%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Nausea22%
- Sleepiness19%
- Dizziness12%
- Vomiting12%
- Accidental injury11%
- Feeling weak10%
- Abdominal pain9%
- Upset stomach9%
- Rash6%
10possible side effects
- Dry mouth23%
- Headache6%
- Constipation6%
- Stomach pain4%
- Indigestion3%
- Dry eyes3%
- Sleepiness3%
- Tiredness2%
- Dizziness2%
- Flu-like symptoms2%
Risks and risk factors
- Harm to fetus
- Liver damage
- Children under age 2
- History of metabolic disorders
- Severe seizure disorder
- Brain disease
- History of liver problems
- Pancreas problems
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- History of depression
- Increased bleeding
- Mental changes
- History of metabolic disorders
- People also taking Topamax
- Face, lips, neck or throat swelling
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Trouble urinating & stomach problems
- History of bladder problems
- History of stomach or intestine problems
- Heartbeat problems
- History of heartbeat problems
- Taking medicines to conrol heartbeat
- Liver and Kidney problems
- History of liver problems
- History of Kidney problems