Divalproex and Manic Depression: A Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1890802069 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 31 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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For a layman, I thought I was fairly knowledgeable concerning my malady, having done more than a little reading on the subject but I can't remember ever hearing about valproate.? My doctor loaned me his copy of your booklet.? I read it last night and found it very informative and an easy read.? I want to share this 'new' information with my children, my sister and a couple of friends.? -- A patient, Virginia
A Customer said Good introduction. I was given a copy this book when I was hospitalized for Bipolar-II disorder and given Depakote as a mood supressor in May 1999. This book is really very good, easy to read, and mostly appears to be complete. I have the personal feeling that it seems to be a little incomplete (maybe I have paranoia also!), but it is an excellent starting point.
Jefferson and Greist describe the benefits and limitations of using divalproex. Manic depression (bipolar disorder) is a mental and emotional condition characterized by wide and often disabling mood swings. (Previously published as Valproate and Manic Depression: A Guide.). It is estimated that at least 13 out of every 1,000 people will have some form of manic-depressive illness in their lifetimes. Divalproex, a drug commonly prescribed for specific forms of epilepsy, has become a well-established treatment for acute mania. In this booklet, Drs
Following a medical internship at the University of Wisconsin, he completed residency training in internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin where he was chief resident in 1969-1970. James W. Following a medical internship at St. His major clinical and research interests are in mood and anxiety disorders, psychopharmacology, and the medical/psychiatry interface. In addition to numerous articles in professiona