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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 | 3717 |
63% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 489 |
66% |
| Depression | 115 |
76% |
| Migraine Headaches | 37 |
70% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 34 |
76% |
Overall, 65% (4553
Members)
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Depakote Reviews
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it works some of the side effects is im weak, driness in the mouth,tried. but im trying to deal with that.
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no good
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It keeps me stable for the most part, but I have gained weight on it. I am currently on weight watchers and have lost 30 lbs. over the last few years. I have a lot more to go.
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Helped, but I've been trying to get pregnant for the past 2 years and had to stop all of my meds
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gained a little weight but overall it stabilizes me
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Very good mood stabiliser few side effects.
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I felt hungry all the time and gained a lot of weight taking this medication.
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Working well so far still monitoring levels
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i think i was okay on this drug...no idea why i went off it...think it was due to weight gain???
Working / Worked
outburst of anger have diminished quite a bit.
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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]
