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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 | 3696 |
63% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 487 |
66% |
| Depression | 113 |
78% |
| Migraine Headaches | 37 |
70% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 34 |
76% |
Overall, 65% (4528
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Depakote Reviews
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Works great
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Been working pretty well in conjunction with Keppra
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I have been taking this for around 12 years. It is primarily for my epilepsy, but also helps with my bipolar disorder. It does not completely curb the symptoms but when I was taken off of it for a couple of week I went into a full-blown swing, so it must be doing some good.
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weight gain and hair loss after long term
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Had to increase dose due to new generic.
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On it now, have weight gain from it.
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I guess it's working. I wonder sometimes though.
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Wonderful, have been on it for awhile.
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never worked
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I take 500mg a day of this.2 n the morn and 2 at nite.I havent experienced any side effects but it definitely works for me.
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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]
