Depakote DR and Lipitor

• Generic Name: valproic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Depakene, Depacon, Stavzor, Valproate Sodium

Valproic acid is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.

Valproic acid is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: atorvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Lipitor

Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Lipitor is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors such as genetically high cholesterol.

Lipitor is for use in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.