What is Stavzor?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Stavzor is a brand name of the anticonvulsant drug valproic acid. It is used to treat seizures and prevent migraine headaches. This drug may also be used to treat the manic stage of bipolar disorder. It is believed that Stavzor works by modifying brain chemistry to stop seizures and exert its other therapeutic effects. This prescription-only drug is available in a delayed release capsule.

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