Depakote
A medicine for bipolar disorder and a series of crimes, both according to the drug maker.
The Frontier Psychiatrists is this newsletter. Owen Muir, M.D. writes it, and it is a satirical take, personal, or both, on health-related issues of the day.
Dr. Muir is a child and adult psychiatrist. This “medication guides” series is more about storytelling than a straight prescribing guide. I try to include the stale facts supporting my very stated opinions. I hope you enjoy this piece. If you do, consider sharing.
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The American chemist Beverly S. Burton described the synthesis of valproic acid in 18821, and It was thought to be pharmacologically inert until 19632. Depakote (divalproex sodium) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of epilepsy in 19…