Which of the following drugs used as anticonvulsants require the auxiliary label: “Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed.”

a. valproic acid (Depakote)
b. levetiracetam (Keppra)
c. topiramate (Topamax)
d. diazepam (Valium)


Answer: d. diazepam (Valium)

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