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Abilify	7.12	5.98	4.82	8
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Seroquel	5.55	6.56	6.12	11
Lamictal	4.27	5.16	4.63	11
Depakote	3.91	4.16	5.8	11

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	10%	10%	66.7%	6.7%	6.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	13.3%	6.7%	56.7%	16.7%	6.7%
Blood Pressure	3.3%	0%	90%	6.7%	0%
Breathing	3.3%	3.3%	93.3%	0%	0%
Confidence	6.7%	10%	53.3%	30%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	6.7%	26.7%	50%	13.3%	3.3%
Digestion	10%	13.3%	70%	6.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	3.3%	13.3%	43.3%	33.3%	6.7%
Energy	13.3%	20%	53.3%	6.7%	6.7%
Eyesight	6.7%	6.7%	86.7%	0%	0%
Memory	10%	6.7%	66.7%	16.7%	0%
Mental Clarity	10%	13.3%	43.3%	33.3%	0%
Pain	10%	6.7%	73.3%	10%	0%
Patience	6.7%	3.3%	56.7%	33.3%	0%
Sexual Health	3.3%	3.3%	83.3%	6.7%	3.3%
Skin Complexion	6.7%	10%	73.3%	6.7%	3.3%
Sleep	10%	6.7%	50%	23.3%	10%
Stress Level	6.7%	6.7%	60%	20%	6.7%

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Commonly Reported Depakote Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	92.3%	0%	7.7%	0%	0%
Anxiety	74.1%	7.4%	11.1%	7.4%	0%
Energy Loss	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	70.4%	7.4%	3.7%	18.5%	0%
Insomnia	63.6%	18.2%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	61.1%	5.6%	22.2%	11.1%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	88%	4%	0%	4%	4%
Dehydration / Thirst	73.3%	0%	13.3%	6.7%	6.7%
Dizziness	70.4%	18.5%	7.4%	3.7%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	76.9%	7.7%	15.4%	0%	0%
Vomiting	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	76.9%	23.1%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	83.3%	11.1%	0%	0%	5.6%
Drowsiness	59.3%	18.5%	14.8%	0%	7.4%
Eye / Vision Problems	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	66.7%	16.7%	11.1%	0%	5.6%
Nausea	61.5%	26.9%	7.7%	3.8%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	76.9%	0%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Gas	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Headache	70.4%	14.8%	11.1%	3.7%	0%
Sore / Swollen Gums	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	61.1%	16.7%	0%	11.1%	11.1%
Indigestion	66.7%	16.7%	5.6%	5.6%	5.6%
Confusion	84.6%	15.4%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	73.3%	0%	0%	26.7%	0%
Coordination / Balance Problems	53.3%	13.3%	13.3%	13.3%	6.7%
Fever	81.8%	0%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	72.2%	5.6%	0%	16.7%	5.6%
Diarrhea	80%	4%	8%	4%	4%
Feeling of Warmth	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Mood Swings	57.1%	28.6%	0%	14.3%	0%
Movement Problems	72.2%	5.6%	0%	22.2%	0%
Stomach Ache	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	78.6%	21.4%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	76.9%	23.1%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Increased Urination	80%	0%	13.3%	6.7%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Depakote Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Migraine / Chronic Daily Headaches	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	86.7%	6.7%	0%	6.7%	0%
Chest Pain	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Kidney Damage	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	77.8%	11.1%	5.6%	0%	5.6%
Seizures	94.4%	0%	5.6%	0%	0%
Increased Depression	83.3%	5.6%	0%	0%	11.1%
Change in Weight	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	77.8%	0%	11.1%	0%	11.1%
Dry Mouth	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	88.9%	0%	0%	5.6%	5.6%
Tremors	78.6%	14.3%	7.1%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Ulcer	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Alteration in Blood Platelets	94.4%	0%	0%	5.6%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%	0%	0%
Change in Behavior	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Concentration / Focus Problems	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Thyroid Problems	83.3%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	5.6%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells	94.4%	0%	0%	5.6%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	90.9%	4.5%	0%	0%	4.5%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Problems	77.8%	11.1%	5.6%	5.6%	0%

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Episodes since taking Depakote

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

Auto Accident	1.8%
Fall	10.7%
Hallucination	1.8%

Heart attack	1.8%
Hospitalization	5.4%
Seizure	5.4%

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13 Mar 2013	i taken it for 10 days cant sleep well off balance ..have rash on stomach with itching ..stomach problem diaraeh —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
05 Sep 2012	Am on multiple medications but increasing tremors diagnosed by neurology as caused by depakote —Posted by claudia Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 Oct 2010	this drug is very affective and has worked for me for many years i would tell everyone to us it, —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
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 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Mar 2010	increased sleep disturbances w/generic —Posted by linda Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use