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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Bipolar disorder* | 2 |
2 | Depression* | 1 |
3 | Borderline personality disorder | 1 |
*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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Weight increased | 3 |
2 | Abnormal dreams | 2 |
3 | Somnolence* | 2 |
4 | Conjunctivitis | 1 |
5 | Mood swings | 1 |
6 | Abdominal discomfort | 1 |
7 | Increased appetite | 1 |
8 | Drug tolerance increased | 1 |
9 | Feeling cold | 1 |
10 | Vision blurred | 1 |
11 | Yawning | 1 |
12 | Hunger | 1 |
13 | Abdominal distension | 1 |
14 | Dry skin | 1 |
15 | Sluggishness | 1 |
16 | Influenza like illness | 1 |
17 | Alopecia | 1 |
*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
* 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