How STAVZOR may help control epilepsy
How does STAVZOR work?
STAVZOR is a valproic acid (valproate) medication that works as an anti-epileptic (anticonvulsant) drug for seizures.
Although it is not completely understood how valproate works in the brain for individuals with epilepsy, scientists believe it regulates the balance of brain chemicals. It does so by increasing the amount of a natural chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Could STAVZOR work for me?
Your doctor will work with you to help determine if STAVZOR may be right for controlling your seizures.
STAVZOR may be used to help prevent several types of seizures:
- STAVZOR is indicated for treatment of complex partial seizures in adult and pediatric patients (ages 10 and above). The seizures may occur by themselves or with absence seizures.
- STAVZOR is also indicated for therapy in the treatment of simple and complex absence seizures –– and as adjunct therapy (combined with other therapies) in patients with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures.
How is STAVZOR different from other valproate medications?
STAVZOR is a unique soft gel formulation that can help you start – and stay – on your antiseizure therapy. Staying on your medication may help reduce the likelihood of seizures.
- Did you know: The size of pills causes up to 84% of people to hesitate taking medications?
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Easy-to-swallow capsules
The smaller size, soft gel formulation of STAVZOR make the medication easy to swallow.
STAVZOR is up to 40% smaller than other valproate medications. In fact, STAVZOR is a form of valproate that comes in a small, easy-to-swallow form, a soft gel capsule that patients prefer.
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Formulated to be gentler on the stomach
In addition, the unique enteric formulation of STAVZOR delivers the drug to your small intestine, not your stomach. It's designed to reduce reflux and gastric irritation.
Help with paying for your STAVZOR
Noven Therapeutics is providing help with filling your STAVZOR prescription. The STAVZOR Easy Save Pharmacy Card will help you save up to $50 on every STAVZOR prescription. (Certain restrictions apply.)
- Ask your doctor for your STAVZOR Easy Save Pharmacy Card
- SIgn up to receive the STAVZOR Easy Save Pharmacy Card
