Divalproex sodium for Mania User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles
Reviews for Divalproex sodium
- cat...
- March 16, 2009
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."
- Anonymous
- September 25, 2009
Divalproex sodium "It made my mania go away. I was less tense and more calm... but it seemed to increase my anxiety."
- Por...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 24, 2015
Divalproex sodium "Depakote is helping my anxiety and resulting alcohol abuse. It is not a 'cure' for drinking heavily, it does make it much easier to maintain, though."
- Lil...
- September 8, 2009
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 30 pounds."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Ryu...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 9, 2020
Divalproex sodium "I didn’t care for it. On one, it just made me sleep. When it got moved up, it just made me more manic."
- lze...
- July 24, 2008
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."
- eg1...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 11, 2014
"Very fast onset to terminate mania."
- soc...
- May 13, 2015
"It's good for mood stabilization, but I want off. I want to switch. My doctors won't listen. The weight gain is terrible, and I'm exhausted all of the time. I feel hopeless and helpless."
- sky...
- February 22, 2009
"I have bipolar mania for 2 years and have been using this drug for 1 year, and it showed me really positive effects. I am afraid of liver damage due to this drug, otherwise, it is a very good drug."
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Divalproex sodium "I've been taking Depakote for eight years and have not had a manic episode. I had two severe manic episodes prior."