Valproic Acid Coupons & Prices

Looking for a valproic acid coupon? Valproic acid is a generic anticonvulsant, so there is no brand markup to shop around — but the price at the counter can still swing widely from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares valproic acid pricing across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can see where it costs less near you before you fill; enter your ZIP above to see today's price.

What Is Valproic Acid and How Does It Work?

Valproic acid is a fatty-acid derivative anti-seizure medication (anticonvulsant) that is FDA-approved as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy for complex partial seizures, for simple and complex absence seizures, as adjunctive therapy for patients with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures, and for prevention (prophylaxis) of migraine headaches. It's also sometimes prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder and mood-related conditions, though that is not part of its core FDA label.

A related valproate product, divalproex sodium, carries its own FDA approval for manic episodes of bipolar disorder — see the comparison section below for how it differs from plain valproic acid.

Valproic Acid Cost and How to Save

Valproic acid is available as a generic, and generic pricing already tends to run lower than brand-name drugs. That said, cash prices for the same generic drug can still vary a lot by pharmacy, chain, and location — there's no single "list price" that applies everywhere. The best way to know what you'll actually pay is to compare live prices rather than guess.

• Enter your ZIP code above to compare valproic acid prices at pharmacies near you
• Prices can differ significantly even between two pharmacies a few miles apart
• There is currently no manufacturer savings card for valproic acid, since it's a generic-only medication — check with your pharmacist about other savings options available at the counter

Valproic Acid vs. Depakote and Other Seizure Medications

Valproic acid is not the same product as Depakote. Depakote is divalproex sodium — a related but chemically different salt formulation of valproate — and it's not automatically interchangeable with valproic acid. The original brand-name valproic acid product, Depakene, has largely been discontinued as a brand, and valproic acid capsules and syrup are now sold generically.

If your doctor is considering other anti-seizure options, related medications include divalproex sodium, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, topiramate, and carbamazepine. Never switch between these without your prescriber's guidance — seizure medications are not simple substitutes for one another.

Valproic Acid Safety Information

Valproic acid carries boxed warnings — the FDA's most serious safety alert — for hepatotoxicity (liver damage, including fatal cases, most often within the first six months of treatment, with the highest risk in children under 2), for fetal risk when used during pregnancy (including neural tube defects and other major birth defects), and for pancreatitis, which can occur at any point during treatment and can be fatal. The label also warns about low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), elevated blood ammonia (hyperammonemia, which can occur even with normal liver tests), and interactions with other medications such as lamotrigine and certain antibiotics. Baseline and periodic blood tests to monitor liver function and platelets are typically required.

This is general information, not medical advice — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether valproic acid is right for you and how it should be monitored.