DEPAKOTE ER Reviews (DIVALPROEX SODIUM)Average Rating: 3.2 (181 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPAKOTE ER with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPAKOTE ER | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Mood stabilizer | Constipation. Enormous belly bloating. Can't retain info, enjoy a book (sometimes) or think clearly. Hard to express myself sometimes. Huge amount of weight gain (45 lbs in less than a year) oh and suicidal ideation ( never had before touching depakote) | Have I known what hellish poison pill would give me I would not have touched it. It's mere coming off of it. If you want supersensitive psychosis, rebound symptoms. It's plain awful. There needs to be drug recall on this med! Dose needs to be changed on extended release instead of 250 mg how about we knock of only 25-50 mg make it comfortable for the patient, so coming off won't be torture!! | 2 years 2X day | 12/30/2023 | 3 | Bipolar/ Tbi's | The extended version calms my mind down completely, and makes me feel at ease. I don't feel the need to react, nor respond to everything around me. Nor have those low episodes, or high manic ones. Neutral. Sometimes I forget what I'm going to say, or have trouble following conversation, at the expense of having my moods stable again, I'll take that for now. | Nausea, fatigue, slight weight gain, Emotionally somewhat dead at the dose I'm on. Would suggest, Follow low thiol + No sugar foods, minimal caffeine consumption and clean eating has helped as well as deep breathing, therapy, journaling. | 0 days 1500 1X day | 5/10/2022 | 1 | Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Bad Thought | Throwing up, diarrhea, moodswings, thoughts of suicide and memory loss, it also gave me hearing problems. | It made my brain burn there are damaged nerves in my brain i can't listen to music like I used to my brain gets sore now because of the depakote I took it three years ago | F | 23 | 23 days 400 | 10/21/2019 | 5 | For schizophrenia and bad thoughts | The depakote I took made me throw up and diarrhea and it gave me moodswings the moods are gone but I have this feeling in my head after taking them something sticky and itchy and it burns too. the depakote made me itch all over. | Depakote is not a very good pill to take it will mess up your hearing and give you no pleasure of doing things it also does stuff to your sex drive it makes you stop watching TV and listening to music. | F | 23 | 19 days 400 | 10/17/2019 | 1 | Mood disorder | Extreme nausea extreme vomiting diahrrea ringing in ears stomuch cramps weight gain | Had a colonoscopy done because my stomach is so messed up extreme vomiting nothing it's the depokte I am weaning of now | M | 31 | 1 years 1500 | 5/8/2018 | 1 | Suspect Bipolar/Anxiety/mood swings | I have always been diagnosed as ADHD even as a child, but due to heart issues cannot take stimulant ADHD meds. The doctor prescribed Depakote ER thinking it could be bipolar and would stabilize moods. Extreme hair loss, itchy, peeling skin, constant need to urinate with very little output, constant abdominal pain and bloating, constipation, inability to concentrate and memory trouble, constant fatigue, no joy in anything or motivation, nightmares, acne, gained 15 lbs in 5 weeks and very little appetite as it made the abdominal pains worse. | I contacted the psychiatrist who prescribed it in Mid Cities Texas after my primary care provider suggested I get off of it and take a safer alternative for anxiety control. The bigger reason to stop using this was it was decided to schedule a full hysterectomy for endometriosis and PCOS which are the likely causes of the mood swings and not bipolar. Depakote can thin the blood and cause surgery complications such as blood not clotting. The staff said they would get back to me after talking to the psychiatrist. They never did. I am quitting cold turkey since this psychiatry group doesn't seemed to concerned about assisting in my medical concerns. Since I haven't been on it very long I'm hoping not to have any major withdrawal complications. After just one day off it, I already feel tons better and more alert! | F | 37 | 5 weeks 500 mg | 12/9/2016 | 5 | Ptsd bi polar | Nothing except little fatiigue after taking full morning dose , i make extra time in my morning schedule for it. Uset stomach if taken on empty stomach otherwise it works wonders for me | M | 42 | 12 years 2000 1X day | 8/1/2016 | 2 | bipolar | Nightmares,dry mouth, increased hunger,in a fog, stomach cramps. | F | 40 | 10 days | 4/11/2016 | 2 | Bipolar | Memory loss, angry outburst, headaches, hair loss, mood swings, tingling in arms, jumbled thoughts, side pains | Depakote isn't for me. Although it appeared to work in the first 3 months taking it in higher dosages is harmful. | F | 30 | 7 months 500 | 8/14/2015 | 5 | Are migraines | To help my migraine headaches | F | 52 | 3 years | 8/3/2015 | 5 | Bipolar Disorder 1 | It took care of my mania but I, too, was a little slowed downed & unmotivated. But over time my body got used to it & I was able to function better. Did cause some weight gain. (I'm also taking 2 other drugs that cause weight gain, so I got a triple whammy!). I found out that working out has, at least, kept my weight the same. | Because of the potential side effects of the liver, I make sure that I get periodical testing to monitor my liver function. I will continue taking this drug the rest of my life however, because of my age, in the future I will have the dosage re-evaluated so I'm not over medicated. | F | 59 | 18 years 1000 1X day | 7/14/2015 | 4 | Seizure Disorder | Severe Memory Loss | F | 28 | 25 years 500mg 3X day | 6/9/2015 | 1 | Bipolar | Loss of physical and emotional connection to anyone. Very foggy mind. Couldn't think through anything clearly. Difficulty expressing feelings. Gained 30lbs in 2 and a half years. Slept 10-12 hours every night and had to take a nap during the day. Showered only once a week and had no desire to look pretty or be hygienic. It took my life away and since stopping it I've noticed a remarkable difference for the better. | I hated Depakote and will NEVER take it again. I'm now going to have liposuction to get rid of all the traces of having taken this miserable drug. | F | 38 | 3 years 500 | 3/24/2015 | 5 | Bipolar 1 with psychosis | Can of course put a bit of weight on, but I think that this side effect is grossly exaggerated. Drowsiness, so take before bed. | It's the best mood-stabilizer that there is, in my estimation. I've taken it for 12 years now without incident. | F | 51 | 10 years 1,500 | 3/16/2015 | 5 | Manic/Intermittent Explosive Disord | Insomnia/Constant Headache | Only problems so far are I don't sleep (great for anger control lol), and seem to constantly have a low grade headache. I really think that the headache is from the lack of sleep. If I can find something that will help me sleep without knocking me completely out... I think I'll be great. The Depakote ER has GREATLY improved my anger outbursts and frustration. I had previously begun a low carb diet so I feel this will help with any weight gain issues that may arise. | M | 39 | 2 weeks 1000 | 2/23/2015 | 5 | Epilepsy | Mild weight gain. Occasional headaches. | This drug has been very helpful for me. As a man with epilepsy who has suffered from a few partial-complex seizures, this drug has allowed me to be seizure free for 3+ years. The downside is no alcohol consumption, but other than that I definitely recommend it for someone who suffers from epilepsy. | M | 21 | 5 years 1500 MG 1X day | 1/9/2015 | 5 | Bi-Polar / Sleep Disorder | Slight weight gain / dry mouth | Depakote has been a great drug to keep me stable and prevent the ups and downs of Bi-Polar. I also take Seroquel with the Depakote at bedtime because I have a sleep disorder as well and this has worked great for the last 8 years. I take 2 - 500mg at night with 400mg Seroquel. Depakote does have a few side effects such as weight gain but for me the benefits are worth it. | M | 48 | 8 years 1000mg 1X day | 12/22/2014 | 3 | epilepsy | Headaches | F | 31 | 5 years 30mg | 11/8/2014 | 1 | Bipolar type 2 | Extreme fatigue, breast pain, nausea/diarrhea, headaches and a slow speech. | F | 21 | 7 days 750mgDaily | 9/20/2014 | 1 | Bipolar 1 | As soon as I took this, I felt searing pain in my liver area. Basically, the right side of my belly, underneath my ribcage and all the way around to the back. I know this medication can cause liver failure, so I quit it immediately. I felt the GABA in my brain increase, and I'll admit, if I didn't have liver issues, I would love to take Depakote. Talk about calm. Dang. | I already had fatty liver when I took the Depakote. The extra GABA in my brain felt amazing. It's what I know I'm missing out on, but unfortunately, I'm not willing to risk death in order to feel better. Nobody knows about this drug for bipolar, but Keppra. Look into it! If you suffer from ultra-rapid cycling on a daily basis like I do, this drug could be your savior. The side effects are practically nothing compared to Lithium and Depkoate. People who are manic depressive probably already have issues with their bodies and organs. I know I do, from all the drinking and drugs done in the past. I needed something that wouldn't drive my liver enzymes up and cause me chest pain, like both Lithium and Depakote did. In comes Keppra, a novel anticonvulsant. It can work for rapid cycling, you guys. Look into it. Request it. You can take it with a bad liver too. | M | 28 | 1 days 500 mg 1X day | 9/7/2014 |
DEPAKOTE ER (DIVALPROEX SODIUM): This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. FDA Approval Date: 2000-08-04 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)