Depakote ER and Lipitor

• Generic Name: divalproex sodium
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles, Depakene, Depacon, Depakote

Depakote ER affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.

Depakote ER is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. This medicine is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

Depakote ER is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

Depakote ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• 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.