Why DEPAKENE* (Valproic acid ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of DEPAKENE: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.63)
(based on 19 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** DEPAKENE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epilepsy* | 5 |
| 2 | Convulsion* | 2 |
| 3 | Migraine | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of DEPAKENE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight increased | 11 |
| 2 | Alopecia | 3 |
| 3 | Depression | 3 |
| 4 | Disturbance in attention | 3 |
| 5 | Headache | 3 |
| 6 | Lethargy | 3 |
| 7 | Increased appetite | 2 |
| 8 | Dyspepsia | 2 |
| 9 | Dizziness | 2 |
| 10 | Decreased interest | 2 |
| 11 | Fatigue | 2 |
| 12 | Somnolence* | 2 |
| 13 | Vision blurred | 1 |
| 14 | Hair growth abnormal | 1 |
| 15 | Ovarian cyst | 1 |
| 16 | Hepatic enzyme increased | 1 |
| 17 | Libido decreased | 1 |
| 18 | Drooling | 1 |
| 19 | Hypersomnia | 1 |
| 20 | Menstruation irregular | 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 DEPAKENE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Valproic acid (Valproate, Depakine, Sodium valproate, Valproic, Convulsofin, Ergenyl, Semisodium valproate, Magnesium valproate, Valproate magnesium, Valproate semisodium, Stavzor, Valproic acid, Depakene)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com