Can you get Depakote for free?
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Is copay assistance available for Medicare?
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How can I get Depakote for free?
You may be eligible to receive free Depakote if you:Are diagnosed with a seizure disorder or be a currently enrolled patient seeking re-enrollment.Have been prescribed Depakote.Have limited or no health insurance coverage.Live in the United States.More items...
What classification is Depakote?
About Depakote. Depakote is one of the first generation of a class of medications called antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Depakote is used to treat complex partial seizures, simple and complex absence seizures, as well as acute manic symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder. Tablets and capsule shown are not actual size.
What is AbbVie patient assistance program?
myAbbVie Assist provides free medicine to qualifying patients. If you are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage, you may be eligible to receive prescribed AbbVie medication at no cost from our Program.
What are the side effects of Depakote ER?
A: Common side effects experienced with Depakote include drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, low platelet count, tremors, tiredness, and hair loss. The side effects may be mild to moderate, but they may also be signs of a more serious condition.
Is Depakote a high risk medication?
Taking Depakote has been linked to some serious and even deadly side effects. Liver damage is one of the side effects that may be fatal. This is especially true in children under 2. This risk is highest in the first months of taking the medication.
Can Depakote change your personality?
Divalproex sodium may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.
Is AbbVie and Abbott the same company?
AbbVie was founded in 2013 when we became a separate company from Abbott. Our name represents a proud connection to that legacy.
What is patient support?
What are Patient Support Services? • Typically equated with Patient Assistance Programs (“PAPs”), which provide financial assistance to patients: • assistance with copayments, • coinsurance, deductibles, and • other health-related expenses.
Why did Abbott spin off AbbVie?
We talked a lot about the businesses evolving into different identities, and investors had different appetites. The spin off was a straight-forward way of changing. We let investors take the decision [of whether to hold or sell the new stock in AbbVie]. That was the rationale for the deal.
What are the long term effects of taking Depakote?
Pancreatitis (swelling and damage of the pancreas) has also been reported, including in people who've taken Depakote for years. Liver damage and pancreatitis are long-term side effects. Depakote and Depakote ER have a boxed warning for risk of liver damage and pancreatitis.
Is there a lawsuit against Depakote?
“As a result of OIG's joint investigation with our federal and state partners, Abbott Laboratories will enter one of the pharmaceutical industry's largest settlements and pay $1.5 billion for unlawfully promoting its drug Depakote, including to nursing home patients with dementia,” said HHS Inspector General Daniel R.
Is Depakote safe long term?
To date, there are no known problems associated with long term use of valproate. It is a safe and effective medication when used as directed.
Is Depakote an antipsychotic or mood stabilizer?
Valproate is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), seizures (epilepsy), and migraine headaches. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania.
Is Depakote an antipsychotic drug?
Depakote is an anticonvulsant and Abilify is a psychotropic drug (antipsychotic). Side effects of Depakote and Abilify that are similar include drowsiness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, constipation, weight changes, or vision changes/blurred vision.
Can you donate plasma if you take Depakote?
Must not donate Sodium valproate (Epilim®, Episenta®) and the related drugs valproic acid (Depakote®, Convulex®) are anticonvulsant medications used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Is Depakote an antidepressant?
Doctors prescribe Depakote (divalproex sodium) for various uses, including to treat certain mental health conditions. While Depakote isn't approved to treat major depressive disorder, doctors may recommend it for depression and mania associated with bipolar disorder.
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There are over 100 million Americans that either can‚t afford their medication or are struggling to afford their medication. We aim to help each and every American in that situation.
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There are over 100 million Americans that either can‚t afford their medication or are struggling to afford their medication. We aim to help each and every American in that situation.
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Depakote (divalproex sodium) is a member of the fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants drug class and is commonly used for Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Mania, and others.
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What is Abbot Laboratories?
Abbot Laboratories is dedicated to improving the world through their research, the assistance they offer to HIV/AIDS patients, and their commitment to helping the environment. Their areas of expertise in the pharmaceutical field are: Anesthesia, Anti-infectives, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Metabolics, Neuroscience, Oncology, Pain Care, Renal Care, Virology.
Who is the founder of Abbott Laboratories?
Abbott Laboratories was established in 1900 by Dr. Wallace C. Abbott, one of the founders of modern pharmacy. In the 108 years since the establishment of the company, Abbott Laboratories has become a worldwide leader in pharmaceuticals, medical products, and nutritional products reaching over 130 different countries.
How many Americans can't afford medication?
There are over 100 million Americans that either can‚t afford their medication or are struggling to afford their medication. We aim to help each and every American in that situation.
What to know before taking Divalproex?
Before you take this drug, tell your doctor if you have: a bleeding disorder, a history of a brain disorder, any allergies. This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: liver disease, pancreatitis, certain metabolic disorder (urea cycle disorder). Use caution driving motor vehicles or performing tasks that require alertness. Limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take this drug. Use with extreme caution in children under 2 years old as the potential for serious liver problems exist. This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this drug. Divalproex is excreted into human breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
How many Americans can't afford medication?
There are over 100 million Americans that either can‚t afford their medication or are struggling to afford their medication. We aim to help each and every American in that situation.
Can you get Depakote for free?
You may be eligible to receive free Depakote if you: Are diagnosed with a seizure disorder or be a currently enrolled patient seeking re-enrollment.
Does Abbvie pay for Depakote?
If you lost employer-provided health insurance that covered your AbbVie treatment and can no longer pay for Depakote, please call: 1-800-222-6885.
Is copay assistance available for Medicare?
Available to patients with commercial prescription insurance coverage who meet eligibility criteria. Copay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or discontinuance without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance.