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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 | 3079 |
64% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 393 |
68% |
| Depression | 103 |
78% |
| Migraine Headaches | 27 |
78% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 25 |
76% |
Overall, 66% (3766
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Depakote Reviews
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It did work, although it was combined with Zoloft... and I didn't experience weight gain while on it, but I did experience weight gain AFTER being on it.
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very effective, but i gained lots of weight, like, 30lbs
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I am on it now I take 2 500 Mg at night time i feel dizzy allthe time
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More helpul than the anti-psychotics but didn't help underlying symptoms
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4 250 mg per day. Increased by 250mg following suicidal thoughts. No side effects
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worked somewhat not enough
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I retained a lot of water weight and went from 189lbs to 244lbs. Watch your blood pressure.
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Very helpful with mood swings. Side effect - 60 lb. weight gain
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Worked well, but it became too hard on my system. I had it for couple years. I started having small blackouts of time.
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Mild nausea to start for a couple months, but it went away. Major weight gain, 80 pounds thereabouts. Blunting of emotions. Although, it does help to keep me level.
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can't stop eating but it levels me out
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Combined with Paxil this was the only treatment that worked.
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Works, but not enough to help me cope with stress. I get very dangerously close to losing it fairly regularly. Haven't cracked yet but I'm scared I will...
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I take Depakote ER... It works and keeps my seizures away but if I forget to take it I usually have seizures again.
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This medication works very well right now with the eskalith. Both are time release and offer gradual level balance in blood.
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Depakote / Valproic Acid Terrible NIghtmares
I haven't had nightmares & have been on Depakote for 10 years. Were you taken off seroquel suddenly? That could cause a lot of bad things. [More] -
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] -
Depakote / Valproic Acid Terrible NIghtmares
hi there i have been taking Depakote for a week now and i also have terrible nightmares,i stopped taking Seroquel also it made me too high where i cou... [More] -
Open Forum Without Religion Or Rude Behavior
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 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]
