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a Friend of the family was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and she would like to be treated with a medication that requires just normal monthly psych visits and not something that stays in your blood system likesome medication...so Does Depakote stay in your blood like Lithium?and do you need regular blood work while taking it like Lithium?

 

Does Depakote stay in your blood like Lithium?and do you need regular blood work while taking it like Lithium?

depakote blood levels should be monitored to make sure the drug is reaching therapuetic levels

 

Does Depakote stay in your blood like Lithium?and do you need regular blood work while taking it like Lithium?

Yes, but not quite as much.