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Valproic acid for pain? Really?



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No. 20
from sethmctenn
Old Sep 08, 2009, 02:56 PM

Default Re: Valproic acid for pain? Really?
We have a few docs in our area who use Depakote for pain, especially back pain. Most are neurologists. My mother is on it for bipolar disorder. She also has bulging lumbar discs. Whenever she goes off it (as most bipolars like to do from time to time), her pain increases.
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No. 21
from miss81
Old Sep 08, 2009, 04:59 PM

Default Re: Valproic acid for pain? Really?
Originally Posted by mindlor View Post
Maybe I am confused?

Are you a doc or mid-level provider?

Otherwise RN and below we give what is ordered no?

Also I am sure things vary State by State.......

Well we don't just give it because it was ordered... we are allowed to use our judgement and question something if we do not believe it is appropriate. I'm not sure if that was exactly what you were asking??
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No. 22
from morte
Old Sep 08, 2009, 05:23 PM

Default Re: Valproic acid for pain? Really?
Originally Posted by mindlor View Post
Maybe I am confused?

Are you a doc or mid-level provider?

Otherwise RN and below we give what is ordered no?

Also I am sure things vary State by State.......
to whom are you addressing this?
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No. 23
from kanzi monkey
Old Sep 08, 2009, 07:01 PM

Default Re: Valproic acid for pain? Really?
Originally Posted by mindlor View Post
Maybe I am confused?

Are you a doc or mid-level provider?

Otherwise RN and below we give what is ordered no?

Also I am sure things vary State by State.......
The OP is an ANP (says in his bio)--so he's likely a prescriber. But I agree with the other posters as well--RNs are responsible for understanding what they're giving and why.
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No. 24
from nursetim
Old Sep 09, 2009, 04:09 AM

Default Re: Valproic acid for pain? Really?
Wow, Thank you all for your responses. You have given me some great starting places. Thanks again.
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