User Reviews for Divalproex sodium

Depakote (divalproex sodium): 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

Depakote (divalproex sodium): 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 : )

Depakote (divalproex sodium): This stuff works great. I have recommended this medication to many ohters who have similar symptoms regarding bi-polar and hyprer-mania. I am very fortunate to have been diagnosed correctly and to have been treated correctly with Depakote. I have noticed the changes myself and so have many others.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): This to me is a wonder drug. I have been using it for 20 years now.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): I've been taking Depakote for eight years and have not had a manic episode. I had two severe manic episodes prior.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): I was in a manic state, unable to sleep, racing thoughts. My doctor prescribed Depakote. This was a miracle drug for me! My manic state dissipated, along with the severe anxiety. I was able to sleep.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): I have had great success with this in conjunction with low doses of Prozac. The combination does a great deal to still the racing thoughts and anxiety.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): Helps me to focus and organize thoughts. This drug works very well with moderate exercise.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): I cannot account for those with Bi-Polar I, but this may apply to you if you have been diagnosed with social anxiety, Bipolar II or a mild form of the disorder. On 1000mg (combined with 200mg Lamictal) I felt "far away" when talking to people. I cut back down to 500mg. I began to feel it was inhibiting my creativity; sometimes I felt "dumb." I used other drugs to combat the Depakote from holding me back. Plus drinking on it caused depression and knocked me out. My doctor should not have put me on this medication to treat me for anxiety.

Depakote ER (divalproex sodium): Great medicine, it's the only one that stops the agitation that comes with being too manic for too long. It keeps me from crashing after mania because the mania never peeks. I would have given it a 10, but sometimes a little coffee can make me get manic even though I have taken the medicine.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): I have been on Depakote for 4 years now and I haven't had an episode of Hypermania. This has changed my life. I have gained about 40 pounds but it is a small price to pay for the positive changes. I control the anxiety with occasional klonopin. I am working on healthy diet and exercise for the weight.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): It made my mania go away. I was less tense and more calm... but it seemed to increase my anxiety.

Depakote (divalproex sodium): So glad I had the opportunity to read how others feel about Depakote. I have used Depakote for 8 years now for the manic side of bipolar disorder. I have not had one manic episode since on the medication. Great right? I also feel as though the past 8 years of my life have slipped by and are a bit of a blur. I was an artist, graphic designer, and had a sense of humor. Now I feel like a numb hermit who continues to stay on this medication because she doesnt want another manic episode.

Depakote Sprinkles (divalproex sodium): I am very new at taking this drug for bipolar. I was on Lithium and stopped it due to the weight gain. So far, it's been 2 days and I already feel good.

Depakote ER (divalproex sodium): I have been taking Depakote ER for about 9 months. I have found it helpful for the mania. The bad side effect is that I gained about 30pounds.

divalproex sodium: I have Bipolar-Mania for 2 years and have been using this drug for 1 year and it showed me realy positive effect. I am afraid liver damage due to this drug otherwise it is a very good drug.