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Valproic Acid: Who has tried it or is on it?!
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I have been on Valproic Acid for biopolar since October 2007. I started at the lowest dose and now i am on 750mg. I find its starting to work better now that the dose has been increased. Prior I was on Lamictal and I really found it was working well for me. The only problem was the fact I couldn't get it covered and it pretty costly so my doctor switched me to Valproic Acid , which is a lot cheaper. I won't have any benifts after April. NE WAYS LOL I just really wanna know other peoples opinions on this drug and how it has worked for them etc. Pls send me some feedback Thanks :)
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so far i like depakote.. makes my brain clear and happy.. well, an acceptable amount of happy.
only thing is i've been incredibly itchy, with little red patches on my skin. i know,i know, i'm retarded and should get it checked out. but i like feeling clear-headed. 
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I have never herd of that. how long have you been on that? I am new to this who biopolar stuff.
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i've only been on it 2-3 weeks. yes shalom is right, they are the same stuff.
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Do research on Depakote if you plan on having children. Gave me PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and made me infertile. By the Grace of God, we did conceive when I was 37. But, just be aware. That and weight gain were my two negatives with Depakote (aka Valproic Acid).
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if you are losing all health coverage you might want to look at lithium as an alternative, it is a $4 prescription at Wal-mart and so is Tegretol. A few antiepressants are covered too. Google discount prescriptions at Wal-Mart. Depakote (Valproic Acid) is a good med though.
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I find its really hard for me to loose weight on it. I gained a bit of weight on it but hopfully wont be anymore.
My bad didn'y know Depakote was Valproic Acid. told ya's I new at this.. :S
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yeah, they still check your blood levels but not so much after you have been stable for quite a while.
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i have been on it now for a few months just had my dose increased and i am doing really well now. feeling alot better.. i also take topomax for another medical problem and have actually lost weight ..so i havnt gained weight(yet)on it.. good luck..marie
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