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10/19/2011
Raymond B., M.D., Doctor (MD)
Category: Autism
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Experience: Past practice of General Medicine for entire families.
VerifiedDear JACUSTOMER ji2nnhf4: Yes, depakote being an anti-seizure medication has also been successfully used to treat aggression in patients with autism. Yes you should ask your regular doctor about the need for the dliantin.
Raymond B., M.D., Doctor (MD)
Category: Autism
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Experience: Past practice of General Medicine for entire families.
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