User Reviews for Depakote

The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.

Learn more about Depakote.

Condition	Reviews	Compare	Avg. Ratings
Migraine Prevention	1 review(s)	31 medications	9.0
Mania	2 review(s)	19 medications	7.5
Epilepsy	2 review(s)	15 medications	5.5

Sort by: Most RecentMost HelpfulHighest RatingLowest RatingMember RankReviews for Depakote

dskeller said:		User Rating:	8.0
Depakote (divalproex sodium) for Epilepsy: I was on Depakote for 17 years with little to no breakthrough seizures. Then I suddenly developed leukopenia and had to be removed from the drug. I have not found another medication that has been as effective as Depakote. I am presently on Carbatrol and have had breakthrough seizures monthly and after 7 years have again developed leukopenia from it. 1 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
June 13, 2008 11:47 AM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	8.0
Depakote (divalproex sodium) for Epilepsy: My 9 year old daughter has used Depakote for 2 years now for seizure disorder. I am happy with it as there are little side effects. We increased the dose when a seizure occurred. When the dose is high enough it helps with her migraines as well. She gained 5 pounds but we keep it down with a healthy diet. 8 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
May 8, 2008 3:37 PM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	7.0
Depakote (divalproex sodium) for Mania: i have been using depakote for over one year and it has helped me with my manic episodes, i have not had any since i started the medicine, it does not however do much in regards to racing thoughts and helping me stay positive. hoping for a cure : ) 19 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
April 6, 2008 3:44 AM

mdan (unregistered) said:		User Rating:	8.0
Depakote (divalproex sodium) for Mania: I have been using Depakote for nearly eight years now and has kept my mania episodes under control. The only thing is I have weight gain from using this medication but thats a small price to pay. thank you 18 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
March 26, 2008 8:59 AM

Mantis37 said:		User Rating:	9.0
Depakote (divalproex sodium) for Migraine Prevention: Depakote was (and still is) a miracle drug for me with my migraines. I used to get one almost every day, and now it's down to just a few small ones every month! 12 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
March 25, 2008 1:34 AM