Depakote ER Questions

Depakote ER and swelling?

I had to contact my psych doctor today due to increased swelling in my calves and feet. She wants me to be put on Lasix but my medical doctor says that Depakote doesn't cause swelling so that ...

Posted 17 Jan 2012 • 2 answers •

I will be switching from Zyprexa to Depakote ER on December 7, 2011. The Zyprexa works great for me?

... for Bipolar Mania/Psychosis. However, I have Narcolepsy also and have to take Dexedrine. The Zyprexa blocks most all of the effects of the Dexedrine and has caused me to have to take High Doses. ...

Posted 5 Dec 2011 • 2 answers •

What is the recommended dosage of Depakote ER for a child mood stabilizer?

10 year old boy withvery small frame and less than 60 ilbs. ... diagnosed with adjustment disorder with mixed emotion and conduct. He is prescribed 750 mg. per day of Depakote ER in addition to 3 ...

Posted 10 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Hi, Im new and scared, was just recently diagnosed bipolar 2, I was started on depakote er 250mg one

... a day for a week, then 2 a day for a week, then 3 a day after that. I do.t know if this will help, the drug warnings kinda scare me, but they didnt put me on lithium because I have cardiac issues ...

Posted 4 Nov 2011 • 7 answers •

Depakote ER?

I know this a silly question, but does Depakote ER, really cause people to gain soooo much weight... This is my first time on it, I am on a dosage of Keppra as well... Thanks! :]

Posted 6 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

How long does it take for Depakote ER to kick in?

I have been on Depakote ER now for a week.

Posted 5 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone had success with taking Keppra and Depakote ER?

As a base seizure medicine I am taking 2000 mgs (4 pills) of Keppra in the a.m./p.m. My neurologist is slowly increasing every 5 days using Depakote ER, 500 mgs... 1 p.m. (days 1-5), days (6-10) 1 ...

Posted 5 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

How long before Depakote ER starts working for migraines?

Posted 1 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

When can I expect to see some results with Depakote ER for migraines?

I'm scared to death to try it because of the side effects but I am having DAILY migraines and this has been going on several months. I am miserable. Willing to risk the hair loss and weight ...

Posted 1 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Depakote ER - How often should blood tests be performed when taking Depakote?

Posted 1 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

What is the recommended dose of Depakote ER to start with?

My doctor started me on Depakote ER 500mg tablets, 3 tablets @ night = 1500mg is that alot to be starting out? He also added 900mg of Lithobid, 2mg of Kolonpin, and 600mg of Seraquel... I was ...

Posted 29 Jun 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star

Depakote ER 1000mg daily. I've gained weight gradually without changing diet or exercise, any advice

Is there anything I can do to aid in weight loss while taking meds edema and blood pressure have also risen.

Posted 18 Jun 2011 • 2 answers •

What are the pros and cons of switching from Depakote ER to the generic divalproex sodium?

Depakote ER has worked great for me, so I'm looking to stay with it, but and thinking about going with the cheaper generic. Has anyone else done this? Did you have seizures? Did you have any ...

Posted 19 May 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

Is it safe to take Depakote ER 1500 mg and Seroquel 800 mg?

Posted 16 May 2011 • 2 answers •

What type of drug is Depakote ER?

I can't find what kind of drug it is.

Posted 7 May 2011 • 1 answer •