Why DEPACON* (Valproate sodium ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of DEPACON: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.78)

(based on 9 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** DEPACON
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Bipolar disorder*2
2Depression*1
3Borderline personality disorder1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of DEPACON **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Weight increased3
2Abnormal dreams2
3Somnolence*2
4Conjunctivitis1
5Mood swings1
6Abdominal discomfort1
7Increased appetite1
8Drug tolerance increased1
9Feeling cold1
10Vision blurred1
11Yawning1
12Hunger1
13Abdominal distension1
14Dry skin1
15Sluggishness1
16Influenza like illness1
17Alopecia1

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for DEPACON

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Valproate sodium (Epilim, Divaproex, Depacon, Valproate sodium)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com