Divalproex and Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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

Divalproex sodium affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.

Divalproex sodium is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Divalproex sodium is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

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

Divalproex sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.