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Depakote

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Worth, TX

Has anyone taken Depakote? If so, did you experience any side effects?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It helped my son if wasn't for depkote he won't do things he loves doing what he wants to do it really helped him he really happy active 5 year old

Does Anyone Take Depakote? What Are The Side Affects You Experience?

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I took it in the ‘90’s. I gained weight and slept all the time

Does Anyone Have Experience Taking Depakote ER? If So How Did It Make You Feel?

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Eugene, OR
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think they mis typed. I was on 1000 mg per day and it was said to be a "high dose." I'm off of it now and very happy to be.

Anyone On Depakote And How Does It Make You Feel I've Been Feeling Weak For A Long Time

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Rachel, WV
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I was on a low dose took it every night it helped

Depakote

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bossier City, LA

Does it affect your hair and teeth?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank all of you for your responses 💜💜💜

Are You Ok With The Meds You Take, Or Dose That Go With The Meds You Are Currently On?

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Englewood, CO
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I take phenobarbital and Lamictal and have not had any problems with either. I can take them both at night so that helps. My side effects are I get a bit sleepy when doses are increased. Luckily no… read more

Hair Loss

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Paris, TX

Has your hair ever fallen out when using depicote?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Tonight lost like a chunk of my hair because of it.

Does Anyone Know Why Depakote Levels Would Be Low If Taking Double The Normal Dose?

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Panama City Beach, FL

My son is taking double the normal dose of depakote since Feb. 29 and normal dose of lamactal. His lab came back in the 40s! I was expecting it to be at the toxic level! He is having severe shakiness, moodiness, fatigue, and sleeping alot. But how could it possibly drop low again taking double? Ive been physically giving it to him to make sure there are no missed doses. This happen to anyone else and did u find out what caused it to be low?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Be careful when You go to change Your Meds. One Epilepsy Med out there is called Sabril, a side effect could cause permanent blindness. My previous Neurologist was going to put Me on it until I looked… read more

Is The Older Med Sodium Valproate Still Used For Epilepsy?

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Highland Perthshire Scotland uk
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I just asked if my doc would consider it and she said no.

Do Any Of Your Meds You Take Have A Few Side Effects Or Many That You Notice?

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Englewood, CO

I've been on my meds, and have a few, but, not nothing abnormal with and am used to, what are your thoughts and such, you don't have to answer the question here If you don't feel like it.

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've taken some medication that I had some side-effects like feeling very tired all the time. I've also had alot of depression when I was growing up with seizures and sometimes today I get depressed.