Talk:Valproate
Valproate (VPA) and its valproic acid, sodium valproate, and valproate semisodium forms are medications primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches.[2] They are useful for the prevention of seizures in those with absence seizures, partial seizures, and generalized seizures. Valproate's precise mechanism of action is unclear.[2][4] Proposed mechanisms include affecting GABA levels,
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| Common names | Valproate, valproic acid, sodium valproate, divalproex sodium, Convulex, Depakote, Epilim, Stavzor, Vilapro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Substitutive name | VPA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Systematic name | 2-propylpentanoic acid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Psychoactive class | Depressant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chemical class | Carboxylic acid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Physical euphoria
- Sedation and Stimulation
- Muscle relaxation
- Sleepiness
- Disinhibition (mild)
- anxiolysis
Dosage: 2000 mg XR
took 10:30
felt 11:00
feeling pretty fucked by 11:23
It has a psychedelic/dissociative tone to it.