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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 | 3699 |
63% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 487 |
66% |
| Depression | 113 |
77% |
| Migraine Headaches | 37 |
70% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 34 |
76% |
Overall, 65% (4531
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Depakote Reviews
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Worked but cannot take because I'm trying to get pregnant
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Early days - if it's supposed to "stabilise" my mood then hell no it's not working
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it quiets my thoughts considerably. but i still need something to help with my depression.
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worked but gave me seizures
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Works, I still get shaken up with high stress and disassociate from stressful situations. 1000mg/day
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So far its kept my moods in check. As long as I can take them regularly. 1000mgday
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I'm taking 2000mg/day and it is working very well.
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weight gain
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1250mg/day, still taking it
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Depakote / Valproic Acid Terrible NIghtmares
Geez I just started Valproic Acid last night 250mg. They are going to bump me up to 750 mg over a week. I am really worried about the side effects. I ... [More] -
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If you click on the word Epival it comes up with a description of the med. Its name is Depakote (also known as Valproic Acid, Depakene, Epili... [More] -
Depakote / Valproic Acid Terrible NIghtmares
I am hoping that it does settle down. I only took it for the first time last night. It was like a very bad acid trip! I wonder as I have been on Seroq... [More] -
Depakote / Valproic Acid Terrible NIghtmares
Depakote does cause hallucinations, it should resolve in a couple of weeks. If not see your pdoc [More] -
Depakote / Valproic Acid Terrible NIghtmares
I have been taken off of Seroquel (because of cardic side effects) and put on Valproic Acid (Depakote). For the first time I took it last night. I hav... [More]
