Sodium valproate (Epilim®) and valproic acid (Depakote®, Convulex®) medicines are approved in the UK for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, sometimes in combination with other medicines. These medicines are also sometimes used in the treatment or prevention of migraine.

Sodium valproate (Epilim®) and valproic acid (Depakote®, Convulex®) medicines are approved in the UK for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, sometimes in combination with other medicines. These medicines are also sometimes used in the treatment or prevention of migraine.

Sodium valproate (Epilim®) and valproic acid (Depakote®, Convulex®) medicines are approved in the UK for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, sometimes in combination with other medicines. These medicines are also sometimes used in the treatment or prevention of migraine.

Migraine causes severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and visual disturbance. Migraine is common in women of childbearing age.

In addition to the information UKTIS collects on a daily basis from healthcare professional enquiries for the purpose of surveillance, UKTIS also conduct and participate in a number of more specific research projects.