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Old 04-28-2009, 05:14 PM
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Thumbs down Does anyone have experience with Depakote ER?

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It can be a bit sedating and quite weight gaining but that's about it - both of these are worth tolerating as it is a very very effective med for bipolar - I have been stable on it for two years. Side effects depend on the dose - as I am stable I only have to take 750mg (been on 1500 at most) so am lucky with regard to the dose. Pharmacists are experts in meds so you can always talk to the pharmacist where you get your meds dispensed - or the doctor who prescribed it All the best to you.
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my daugther could not take as a teenager she had an adverse reaction it made her very violent the dr. said it is one of the "bad" side effects
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my daugther could not take as a teenager she had an adverse reaction it made her very violent the dr. said it is one of the "bad" side effects

Here are some side effects of depakote that you should watch out for. If you feel them, let your doctor know:
Mild:
Change in appetite; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; hair loss; headache; indigestion; nausea; stomach cramps or pain; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness; weight changes.
Sever:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thinking; change in menstrual period; changes in behavior; chest pain; confusion; dark, tarry, or bloody stools; dark urine; difficulty speaking; difficulty urinating or other urination problems; extreme tiredness; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; hearing loss; involuntary movements of the arms and legs; involuntary movements or chewing movements of the face, jaw, mouth, or tongue; joint pain; lack of energy; loss of appetite; loss of coordination; loss of seizure control; memory loss; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, depression, exaggerated feeling of well-being, hostility, impulsiveness, inability to sit still, irritability, panic attacks, restlessness); nosebleed; pounding in the chest; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or actions; swelling of the arms or legs; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); tremor; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual weakness; vision changes or blurred vision; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
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