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Valproic acid and Tremors: What Users Say

Brand names: Valproate Sodium

Tremors: mentioned by 6 users (9.4%)

Based on user experiences from 64 Valproic acid reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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depression 14.1%
tremors 9.4%
weight gain 9.4%
hair loss 7.8%
insomnia 7.8%
memory loss 7.8%
nausea 7.8%
anger 4.7%
diarrhea 4.7%
hallucinations 4.7%

Reviews for Valproic acid

Showing 6 reviews tagged with "tremors". Clear filters to view all 64 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Pal...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 6, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "I’ve been on it for about 3 months now. I can’t say it has been good at all. Last month has been the worst - aside from the lack of efficacy, I experienced weight gain, thinning hair, tremors, diarrhea. From a ‘mind’ point of view, I have never been so confused, one minute good, the next very anxious and with lots of irrational racing thoughts (and I’ve been prescribed it over lithium for its supposed anti-anxiety properties). I’m trying to convince my doctor it’s not the drug for me. Best wishes to you all."

2 / 10
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  • Mis...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 23, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "Have been on valproic acid 1000 mg. Recently was told to lower to 750 mg at bedtime for insomnia. Feel flat affect; would like my feelings back. Tremors were a problem. Less after lowering meds. Diarrhea aplenty! Thinning hair, depression, nightmares. Sharp pain in the right abdomen wakes me up from sleep."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 29, 2020

"I have been on valproic acid for approximately 8 months, which they gave me for borderline personality disorder. Unfortunately, this medication has neither helped with my mental health, and the side effects are dreadful. I have been experiencing nightmares, tremors, weight gain, paranoia, depression, difficulty breathing, and I also had a kidney infection. As a result, I am weaning off of this medication and working with my medical team to utilize a non-pharmaceutical approach to treat my mental health."

1 / 10
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  • Liz...
  • November 3, 2009

For Seizures "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."

8 / 10
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  • Hyp...
  • April 8, 2023

For Seizure Prevention "I had 2 seizures while being on an antipsychotic. My doctor prescribed me this, and I haven’t had a seizure in years. I’ll give it a 9, though, as I get shakes or tremors occasionally."

9 / 10
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  • April 8, 2023

For Seizure Prevention "I had 2 seizures while being on an antipsychotic. My doctor prescribed me this, and I haven’t had a seizure in years. I’ll give it a 9, though, as I get shakes or tremors occasionally."

9 / 10
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