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Valproate (VPA) and its valproic acid, sodium valproate, and valproate semisodium forms are medications primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches.[2] They are useful for the prevention of seizures in those with absence seizures, partial seizures, and generalized seizures. Valproate's precise mechanism of action is unclear.[2][4] Proposed mechanisms include affecting GABA levels,


Valproate
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Chemical Nomenclature
Common names Valproate, valproic acid, sodium valproate, divalproex sodium, Convulex, Depakote, Epilim, Stavzor, Vilapro
Substitutive name VPA
Systematic name 2-propylpentanoic acid
Class Membership
Psychoactive class Depressant
Chemical class Carboxylic acid
Routes of Administration

WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section.



Oral
Dosage
Threshold 50 mg
Light 100 - 200 mg
Common 200 - 400 mg
Strong 400 - 600 mg
Heavy 600 mg +
Duration
Total 4 - 8 hours
Onset 20 - 60 minutes









DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

Dosage: 2000 mg XR

took 10:30

felt 11:00

feeling pretty fucked by 11:23

It has a psychedelic/dissociative tone to it.

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