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Depakote

Divalproex Sodium

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4.8  Effectiveness
6.2  Side Effects
5.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 13 Depakote side effects and 4 Depakote benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Depakote, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 13.6% 4.5% 68.2% 9.1% 4.5%
Balance/Equilibrium 18.2% 9.1% 59.1% 13.6% 0%
Blood Pressure 4.5% 0% 90.9% 4.5% 0%
Breathing 4.5% 4.5% 90.9% 0% 0%
Confidence 9.1% 13.6% 50% 27.3% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 9.1% 36.4% 40.9% 13.6% 0%
Digestion 13.6% 18.2% 63.6% 4.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 4.5% 18.2% 36.4% 31.8% 9.1%
Energy 18.2% 27.3% 40.9% 9.1% 4.5%
Eyesight 9.1% 9.1% 81.8% 0% 0%
Memory 13.6% 4.5% 72.7% 9.1% 0%
Mental Clarity 13.6% 13.6% 50% 22.7% 0%
Pain 13.6% 4.5% 68.2% 13.6% 0%
Patience 9.1% 4.5% 54.5% 31.8% 0%
Sexual Health 4.5% 4.5% 86.4% 4.5% 0%
Skin Complexion 9.1% 13.6% 72.7% 4.5% 0%
Sleep 13.6% 9.1% 45.5% 27.3% 4.5%
Stress Level 9.1% 4.5% 59.1% 18.2% 9.1%
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Commonly Reported Depakote Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
Anxiety 70% 10% 15% 5% 0%
Blurred Vision 70% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 78.6% 14.3% 0% 0% 7.1%
Change in Weight 57.1% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 14.3%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 41.7% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 8.3%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 0% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3%
Depression 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 77.8% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 5.6%
Dizziness 65% 25% 5% 5% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 25% 15% 0% 10%
Dry Mouth 50% 7.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Energy Loss 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 85.7% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 0%
Fatigue 70% 10% 5% 15% 0%
Fever 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Gas 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 65% 20% 10% 5% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Urination 75% 0% 16.7% 8.3% 0%
Indigestion 57.1% 21.4% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1%
Insomnia 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 11.1% 22.2% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 57.1% 21.4% 14.3% 0% 7.1%
Mood Swings 50% 30% 0% 20% 0%
Movement Problems 71.4% 7.1% 0% 21.4% 0%
Muscle Cramping 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 55% 35% 5% 5% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 66.7% 0% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 88.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 5.6%
Sore / Swollen Gums 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 64.3% 7.1% 0% 21.4% 7.1%
Vomiting 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Depakote Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Alteration in Blood Platelets 92.9% 0% 0% 7.1% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Change in Behavior 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Chest Pain 85.7% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 92.9% 0% 0% 7.1% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 78.6% 7.1% 0% 0% 14.3%
Kidney Damage 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 88.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 5.6%
Migraine / Chronic Daily Headaches 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 71.4% 14.3% 7.1% 0% 7.1%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 0% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
Seizures 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Problems 71.4% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1% 0%
Skin Rash 83.3% 8.3% 0% 8.3% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 85.7% 0% 0% 7.1% 7.1%
Thyroid Problems 78.6% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 7.1%
Tremors 72.7% 18.2% 9.1% 0% 0%
Ulcer 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Depakote
Since taking Depakote Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.4%
Fall 9.5%
Hallucination 2.4%
Heart attack 2.4%
Hospitalization 4.8%
Seizure 7.1%
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User Comments about Depakote
21 Oct 2010 this drug is very affective and has worked for me for many years i would tell everyone to us it,
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02 Apr 2010 cranberry extract supplement helps with the uti symptoms. awake every morning with headache and joint pain; take ibu fr that and it seems to help. upset stomach, unfortunately feel increased sex drive. overall mood improvement ;tho valleys still exist.
   —Posted by susan
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16 Mar 2010 increased sleep disturbances w/generic
   —Posted by linda
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07 Jun 2009 This drug made me so sick I would NEVER take it again. I wish i could sell the whole bottle to the person who made the comment about it helping them focus. I was so sick, it caused nausea, vomiting, fever and I couldn't get out of bed. The worst medication i have ever been prescribed!!!
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15 Aug 2008 I was never prescribed this drug, but my boyfriend was. I took it occasionally while writing my thesis. I call them "focus pills", since the effect of one will allow me to focus on my studies for 8-10 hours without taking a break. The mind is really clear while experiencing the effect of this drug, but the feeling is addictive. I almost got hooked on them, which is particularly dangerous if you don't have a prescription.
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