Valproic acid for Seizures User Reviews
Brand names: Valproate Sodium
- Lyn...
- July 1, 2010
"Depakote sprinkles is the formula my son was taking. It was an almost too good to be true solution for him for over 20 years. For those 20 years, he experienced the following manageable side effects: weight gain, periodic hand tremors, constipation. It also gave him a much-deserved good 'feeling.' After that, his seizures broke through and other side effects appeared, such as hair loss, skin issues, and more severe constipation. We'll miss Depakote."
- Liz...
- November 3, 2009
"Very effective medication while I was on it, I did switch to Keppra, though, due to some side effects. It made my hands shaky and weak."
- gra...
- June 19, 2019
"I do suffer from seizures, but also depression, and it helps with both."
Are you taking this medicine?
Your review helps others make informed decisions.Learn more about Seizures
Care guides
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy and Pregnancy
- Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures
- Nonepileptic Seizures
- Status Epilepticus
Medicine.com guides (external)
More about valproic acid
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (64)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants
- Breastfeeding
- En español
Patient resources
- Valproic acid drug information
- Valproic acid (Advanced Reading)
- Valproate Injection
- Valproic Acid Capsules
- Valproic Acid Liquid
Other brands
Valproate Sodium, Depakene, Depacon, Stavzor
Professional resources
- Valproic Acid monograph
- Valproate (FDA)
- Valproic Acid Capsules (FDA)
- Valproic Acid Oral Solution (FDA)
- Valproic Acid Syrup (FDA)
Valproic acid "I was on this for 4 1/2 years, right up to a very high dose. I got the side effect of constantly feeling hungry yet never feeling full, no matter how much I ate. That immediately caused me to gain 10 lbs a month for 6 months: 60 pounds! It also gave me the side effects of major depression and a generally unpleasant mood overall. It was of the usual average effectiveness in controlling my seizures, which began due to neurological brain damage in a traffic accident. Note: This medication is highly dangerous to pregnant women. It will cause permanent damage to their fetus."