Could STAVZOR work for me? A conversation with your doctor
If you have been newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your doctor will recommend medications that can help control your moods and prevent bipolar episodes.
Or you may already be taking a bipolar medication your doctor prescribed.
- Taking bipolar medication as your doctor instructs is the best way to help keep your symptoms under control. Staying on your treatment, even when you feel well, can help keep bipolar disorder under control –– and reduce the chance of your having recurrent, worsening episodes.
Bipolar disorder is a life–long illness, but there is hope.
Bipolar disorder treatment with valproic acid
STAVZOR is a valproic acid (valproate.) Valproate is recommended as a bipolar disorder first-line therapy by the American Psychiatric Association. STAVZOR is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Learn more about how the unique soft gel formulation of STAVZOR may help you start – and stay – on your therapy. STAVZOR is up to 40% smaller than other valproate medications. STAVZOR is a form of valproate that comes in a small, easy-to-swallow soft gel capsule formulation that patients prefer.
Could STAVZOR work for me?
To help determine if STAVZOR could be a treatment option for you, print out this sheet and take it with you to your doctor:
- I have a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder
(Download PDF) - I am currently being treated with medications for bipolar disorder
