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How does Depakote ER treat migraine headaches?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Depakote ER is prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. It does not treat the symptoms of migraine headaches once they have started. How exactly Depakote ER works on migraine headaches is not known.

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