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Valproic Acid

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Gabapentin	8.25	5.97	2.58	4
Valproic Acid	8	4.8	0	1
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Keppra	6.5	5.34	5.99	12
Lamictal	4.88	4.68	4.97	8
Depakine	3.33	4	5.24	3

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Valproic Acid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Digestion	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Energy	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Valproic Acid Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Allergic Reaction	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Concentration / Focus Problems	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Depression	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Dizziness	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Drowsiness	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Energy Loss	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Fatigue	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Mood Swings	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Nausea	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%

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15 Aug 2009	DONT RECOMMEND! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
13 Jul 2009	medicine made me very sick i was very sick on my stomach. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use