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I've been taking depakote for 9 months and it has some what helped my mood swings, but it has really improved my concentration and anxiety problems. Depakote combined with adequate nutrition and exercise is the ultimate treatment for my bipolar dis order.People need to realize that medication alone will not provide them the best results. The worst thing about the depakote for me, is occasionally I...

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This makes you really not care at all. I mentioned to my Psych, MD that I would take a few extra any time I knew I was going to be under stress or in an irritating environment self medicating. He switched me to Latuda and I have been going down on this. I feel 10X more alive no more drooling no more numb emotions I actually feel like myself

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Divalopprex | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/20/2024
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great

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Spl1tS3c0nd | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I tried severals antidepressants before and it seems that this one works great for treating my anxiety. Futhermore, now I can eat normal (I used to have a problem by not eating all day) and it stops my cravings when it comes to smoking (I smoke less than before).

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BNS27 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/17/2023
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.7
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Take this for Bipolar1 mania and depression1000 mg alongside seroquel 400 mg When I started taking it I noticed this strange unexplainable feeling that made me uncomfortable.. we crept upward from 250-1000 and the weird feeling didn’t go away until he hit the 1000 mark. After reaching a sort of stability I have not noticed any relapses back into days and days of mania or significant depression/panic attacks-psychotic delusions, intrusive thoughts that last long etc. I’ve tried a lot of different med variations and this one strangely worked.. no other side effects other than the weird feeling Read More Read Less

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DJ | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/30/2023
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 2.3
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Gained a lot of weight and ruined my kidneys. It helped my anger. Not that good.

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Priscilla Dibany Duron | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/20/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Became bed ridden…I wasn’t able to walk , chest pain , increased anxiety, fever , throat closing in….I’m sorry but seeing a psychiatrist for one session… they really don’t know you enough to get a proper eval or even look throughly through your medical records … I was poor malnourished.. and was given a high dose … I could of OD or worse especially at my weight I don’t recommend … I would do group therapy and talk therapy before ever taking medicines Lastly if you are a woman I would definitely try alternatives and do self healing from within , if you must take medicines , keep a journal , record yourself … Read More Read Less

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Anne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2023
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication is not good. It's poison. It lterally poisoned me. I started at a low dose and within 48 hours, I started feeling very off. I was super slow...slow to walk and talk and just felt spacey. I got scared and went to the clinic and doctor who prescribed it...and after testing my blood levels, she approached me and asked me if I was taking more than what was prescribed and I said no. She said she didnt understand how but it was accumulating in my bloodstream to toxic levels and I was not far from a coma! After explaining all that...she had the nerve to see about changing my dosage after a couple days to a much lower dose! I ran out of there and said no thank you!! I went home and for about a week I was so sick, and all I could do was lay in bed and sleep it off. My hair was so dry...it felt like straw, and quite a bit of it came out, and my skin was awful to the touch as well. I don't even know how I survived this awful experience with this drug but there's no way this can be good for you. I have been med free for many years since then and I have lead a very productive and quality life despite my " manic depressive " condition. There are far more better, safer and natural alternatives to treat any of these conditions.Read More Read Less

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Simone | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/7/2023
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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I was suffering from bipolar mania that required hospitalization, after which I was given anti-seizure medication olanzepine and oxcarbanzepine. It wasn''t until finding depakote that I found I could sleep through the night and control my impulses better in the day.

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Pam | 55-64 | Patient
10/12/2022
Condition: Petit Mal Seizures
Overall rating 2.7
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I am a 56 YO female that started having seizures out of the blue at 39 YO. I have been on Depakote since then;1000MG time release in the evening and 750MG every morning ALONG with mexiletine twice a day and gabapentin in the evening I take four pills. That doesn't include my vitamins. 13 pills for a 56 YO a day, I have side pains, low appetite, can't sleep, hands shake severely. My Neurologist just quit on me and he wouldn't follow up on the blood tests I had done so no idea where I am health wise right now. Lost 20 lbs. the last two years and am also losing my hair. Probably the stress.Read More Read Less

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Gina | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
9/25/2022
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffer from bi polar mania. This drug has truly saved my life. Although I have gained some weight, I wake up every day excited and happy for a new day. I have literally no anxiety. This drug has truly saved my life.

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Beginner 2022 | 45-54 | Nonbinary | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/26/2022
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 3.7
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I take Emgality once a month and was taking Maxalt. A few months went by and I was still having migraines here or there and Maxalt wasn't long lived after an hour of taking right at the beginning of migraine I was back popping another within 2 hours even though I needed it within an hour so after speaking with neuro I given Depakote. So im fairly new with it but seems to be working. Emgality once a month, Depakote once a day, and if i have a migraine i an to take Maxalt. My only issue is Depakote cramps my stomach bad and now I have BMs about 4x a day and urine has a funny smell. I can't find any comments or literature about the smell but nothing else is going on health wise with my urinary tract, etc.Read More Read Less

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Maz2021 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/30/2021
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 2.7
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It's been 5 years know and depokote has done nothing for me! I was on Lithium and I lost my Dr for reason not associated with me, I was off my meds for 6 months a long time I had a mass on my neck so I just didn't care I thought I would die anyway. That was surgically removed, know I am on depokote I was out in the hospital for almost 2 weeks didn't help me at all in the beginning but I gave it time 5 years is long enough. I need my lithium back.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/28/2020
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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One of the longest working medications for me. Slight hair loss. 750mg per day with 40mg paroxetine.

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Schizoaffective life 23 | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/26/2020
Condition: Rapid Cycle Manic-Depression
Overall rating 1.3
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This medicine was given to me to help my rapid cycling bipolar episodes. When it was first given to me I was given a micro dose and felt no effect. Got off it but ended up in the hospital where it was prescribed at a much higher dose in addition to an anti psychotic. Despite high expectations for this being able to help with rapid cycling I have seen myself flip from that depression back to mania in a month. Will be discussing the with my doctor but think this is an important story to tell and keep in mind.Read More Read Less

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Adora27 | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/17/2020
Condition: Petit Mal Epilepsy with Multiple Seizure Types
Overall rating 1.0
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I am shaking so bad, I cannot do anything. I lost 25 pounds, since we are on lockdown. I am having dizzy spells, that I never had before. Whenever I go out, the public all notices how badly I am shaking. I took phenobarbital, for 66 years, because I was such a nervous person. Then, my doctor switched me to depakote.

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Joanne | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/18/2020
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this medication for a number of years. It seems to really suppress my personality, especially in the winter. I wonder if it is time to try a different one,

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Clemmie | 55-64 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/8/2020
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been suffering from morning headaches every day for 2.5 months.This resulted in taking my maxalt/rizatriptan every day to stop the pain and prevent full blown migraine from kicking in. Then I started having side effects from the maxalt since I was taking it so often. I have used maxalt for over 20 years for occasional migraine prevention. Taking it every day concerned me. My neuro PA tried several treatments for me, and the last time I saw him prescribed depakote. I took one (250 mg) pill at bedtime since it can cause drowsiness. He advised I work up to one pill in the morning and one at night once my body adjusted to it. THE NEXT MORNING after my first pill, I woke up headache-free. I have only had to take maxalt twice in the last month; probably because I drank alcohol a few times which can sometimes lead to a headache. They were not morning headaches. I am thrilled with this drug! No more 3-4am headaches waking me up requiring me to medicate. I never upped my dose to the am pill one since it seems to be working with just one at night. I'm going to go back to review my progress with my PA. I am not crazy about the side effects I have read about, but so far I haven't noticed anything but some back pain. I'm curious how long I will be on this drug. For me, at this time, it has been very effective in giving me my head back pain-free. I'm a fan.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/22/2019
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 1.0
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I took this for several years. Not sure it helped at all. I have Tinnitus now

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/19/2019
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication almost killed me. I had involuntary body ticks that were horrible. I barley could walk and talk. I also had a speech impermanent. Couldn't communicate with anyone for almost 6mo. Dont take this

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/15/2019
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.0
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I found Depakote did not help me. After an increase in the dose, I started to experience horrible palpitations that stopped, when I my doctor had me stop the drug.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/12/2019
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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I have had migraines for over 37 years. I have tried every preventive and abortive medications throughout the years known to man. Most of them had really bad side effects while others had no effect at all in preventing my migraines. My Neurologist decided to try me on Depakote about 9 months ago. I started slow with 500mg per day. Now I am taking 625mg per day. It has helped a lot with less migraines a month. But the last few months my hair started falling out by the handfuls and my legs have had some pain in them. I have an appointment with my doctor next week so I will see what he has to say. I don't want to go bald but this medication does help. Read More Read Less

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