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(also known as Valproic Acid, Depakene, Epilim, Depakote SR, Epival)
Depakoate (calproate semisodium or divalproex sodium) consists of a compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form. It is used in the UK and US for the treatment of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and in the US for the treatment of epilepsy, chronic pain ass... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Bipolar Disorder | 4704 |
63% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 646 |
68% |
| Depression | 135 |
76% |
| Migraine Headaches | 51 |
67% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 41 |
76% |
Overall, 65% (5785
Members)
find Depakote helpful
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Depakote Reviews
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Weight gain, but the effects have been lessened as I have lowered the dosage with my doctor's assistance.
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This was what I was first given. It worked but it also turned me into a little bit of a zombie.
Working / Worked
I am taking Deppakote now and it seems to work best of all the drugs I have tried.
Working / Worked
Gained weight but my highs are less frequent.
Working / Worked
Took this to prevent migraine headaches but found I (strangely) lived on an even keel, having no usually depressions or periods of anxiety.
Working / Worked
Worked but was way too expensive as my insurance stopped covering it. Also, my new neurologist was appalled that I was ever put on it since I was in my early 20's/female at the time and this is one of the worse meds for birth defects.
Working / Worked
Depakote worked for me but resulted in a lot of negative side effects. I gained about twenty pounds and had a LOT of hair loss. The medication also changed the texture of my hair.
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took for many years.
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Helping
Working / Worked
valproic acid good also..very effective but
i have side effects like some memory loss,hair loss some time drowsiness
i have side effects like some memory loss,hair loss some time drowsiness
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Depakote
Depakote is one of the easiest meds on your body. It is processed through the kidneys, which is why you should have blood work done every 3 months ... [More] -
Depakote
that is what I am taking. And I have had kinda severe liver problems in my past. Should I talk to my doc about it? Can it be dangerous? [More] -
Lithium vs Epilim
Epival... I've been on both meds at different times.. Lithium didn't do anything for me however it does help a lot of people Epival did help for qui... [More] -
Lithium vs Epilim
I can't really see any other posts on Epilim, so to be clear about this drug - it is Sodium Valproate (if that makes any sense to anyone). cheers [More] -
Lithium vs Epilim
Hi, my wife has recently been diagnosed with Bipolar type 2 and her doc has recommended either Lithium or Epilim. I'm currently doing some reading up ... [More]
