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Stavzor

Staying on my STAVZOR therapy

Taking your STAVZOR medication as your doctor instructs is the best way to help keep your bipolar disorder symptoms under control. Staying on your treatment, even when you feel well, can help keep bipolar disorder under control — and reduce the chance of you having reocurrent, worsening episodes.

Never change the amounts or times you take STAVZOR without consulting your doctor.

Help for staying on therapy

STAVZOR has a unique formulation that can help you start — and stay — on your therapy.

Easy-to-swallow capsules

Did you know — the size of pills causes up to 84% of people to hesitate taking medications? STAVZOR smaller size, soft gel capsules make medication easier to swallow.

  • STAVZOR is up to 40% smaller than other valproate medications.
  • STAVZOR is a form of the valproic acid that comes in a small, easy-to-swallow soft gel capsule that patients prefer.
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Formulated to be gentler on the stomach

In addition, STAVZOR is formulated to reduce reflux and gastric irritation. The unique advanced enteric formulation delivers the drug to your small intestine, not your stomach.

Missed doses

What should you do if you miss a dose? Here's what to know:

  • If you forget to take your medication at your scheduled time, take it as soon as you remember.
  • If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed. Take your next dose at the regular time.
  • If you aren't sure what to do about a missed dose, call your physician.

Never take a double dose. If you've taken more than the prescribed dose of your medication, call 911 or the national poison control center to connect you to your local poison center: 1-800-222-1222.

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Save money on your STAVZOR prescription

Noven Therapeutics, the marketer of STAVZOR, 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.)

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How can I obtain my prescription quickly if STAVZOR isn't available at my pharmacy?

It's easy to quickly obtain STAVZOR — all you have to do is ask. Your pharmacist can place an order for STAVZOR, and your prescription will be filled in approximately 24 hours.

In addition, STAVZOR samples also may be available from your doctor.

Can my pharmacist substitute a generic drug for STAVZOR?

No. There is no generic substitution for STAVZOR. That's why you will need to tell your pharmacist you want STAVZOR valproic acid delayed release capsule.

The STAVZOR soft gell capsules should look like this:
STAVZOR pill

Check your prescription when you receive it to ensure it's the medication your doctor prescribed for you.

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