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Depakine	3.33	4	5.24	3

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Effectiveness of Depakine by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	8.7%	21.7%	34.8%	21.7%	13%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	13.6%	63.6%	13.6%	9.1%
Blood Pressure	0%	8.7%	91.3%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	9.1%	72.7%	9.1%	9.1%
Confidence	4.3%	17.4%	39.1%	39.1%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	13%	56.5%	26.1%	4.3%
Digestion	4.3%	8.7%	60.9%	26.1%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	17.4%	43.5%	26.1%	13%
Energy	9.1%	9.1%	22.7%	50%	9.1%
Eyesight	0%	8.7%	69.6%	21.7%	0%
Memory	13.6%	4.5%	31.8%	45.5%	4.5%
Mental Clarity	4.3%	17.4%	56.5%	21.7%	0%
Pain	4.5%	13.6%	72.7%	9.1%	0%
Patience	4.3%	17.4%	60.9%	8.7%	8.7%
Sexual Health	4.5%	9.1%	54.5%	22.7%	9.1%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	86.4%	4.5%	9.1%
Sleep	4.3%	30.4%	26.1%	26.1%	13%
Stress Level	0%	30.4%	43.5%	17.4%	8.7%

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Commonly Reported Depakine Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Gas	54.5%	9.1%	27.3%	9.1%	0%
Headache	70.6%	11.8%	11.8%	5.9%	0%
Sore / Swollen Gums	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Allergic Reaction	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	71.4%	14.3%	7.1%	7.1%	0%
Energy Loss	50%	12.5%	25%	12.5%	0%
Fatigue	33.3%	16.7%	27.8%	22.2%	0%
Insomnia	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Dizziness	58.8%	17.6%	11.8%	5.9%	5.9%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	62.5%	25%	12.5%	0%	0%
Vomiting	62.5%	0%	37.5%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	22.2%	44.4%	11.1%	0%	22.2%
Indigestion	62.5%	12.5%	12.5%	12.5%	0%
Diarrhea	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Mood Swings	42.9%	21.4%	7.1%	28.6%	0%
Movement Problems	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	63.6%	18.2%	18.2%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	22.2%	11.1%	33.3%	22.2%	11.1%
Drowsiness	41.2%	23.5%	17.6%	11.8%	5.9%
Eye / Vision Problems	37.5%	37.5%	25%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	75%	12.5%	0%	12.5%	0%
Nausea	70.6%	11.8%	11.8%	5.9%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	72.7%	9.1%	18.2%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	44.4%	11.1%	33.3%	0%	11.1%
Hair Growth	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	61.5%	15.4%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%
Muscle Cramping	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	36.4%	36.4%	18.2%	9.1%	0%
Constipation	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Coordination / Balance Problems	60%	40%	0%	0%	0%
Nervousness	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	25%	12.5%	37.5%	25%	0%
Abdominal Pain	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	81.8%	0%	18.2%	0%	0%
Depression	33.3%	40%	6.7%	20%	0%
Increased Urination	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Lethargy	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Depakine Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Confusion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Loss of Consciousness	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Kidney Damage	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Increased Depression	55.6%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	81.2%	12.5%	6.2%	0%	0%
Skin Problems	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Decrease in Platelet Count	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Infection	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Tremors	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Thyroid Problems	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Nausea	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Depakine

Since taking Depakine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Blindness	1.6%
Fall	2.3%
Hospitalization	3.9%

Seizure	3.1%
Stroke	0.8%

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01 Jan 2018

Not sure whether the use is more than Side effects..

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26 Dec 2009

Hey, I am starting to think about the side-effects of Depakine in the long term - the slowdown of brain fucntion, hair-loss, later kidney and liver demage and concentration. I am only 28 now, was 25 at the first episode. And I am really aware of the long-term slowdown of the brain.

—Posted by j_lo

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