I take a high-dosage of Depakote ER to prevent migraine headaches. With consistent use of this drug, my incapacitating migraines have dropped from 2-3 a week to perhaps one or two per month. For me, it's been a godsend, with absolutely NO bad side effects. It even helps my insomnia, as I take it at bedtime and it has a calming effect. I can't praise this medication enough!
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My best friend was on this medication for 3 weeks for migrane prevention. She ended up in the ER and was admited to the hospital for observation because she had a near death reaction to it.
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shelbysmom | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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It treats the bipolar part but not the pscychophrenia
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nanasgirl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.3
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ER is much easier to use. Drug effects seem to wear off with the regular form
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
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I am 25 yrs old and this drug gave me polycystic ovarian syndrome!!!! Beware!!! it wasn't even hepling they had me on 3000 mg daily!!!
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.3
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I have Schizoaffective Disorder. Depakote ER Oral has been good for my mood shifts and aggression.
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kathy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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In the past the doctors I had gave me lithium on and off since 1979, it always puts me in hospitals, now back in 1996, I started on the depokate and it has work much better and am on for life. I have more education now and have remain out of hospital since 1999. Always will take this medicine, while it still safe for me. Am taking a low dose of prozax and that has helps me also. Very happy with the result....
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using it along with Zoloft to treat my Bipolar illness & I haven't had an episode in over 3.5 years.
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10/14/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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[email protected] | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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Depakote levels my emoutional state,although I still feel hopeless and constantly tired.
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caddy_07 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
10/9/2007
Condition: Other
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My son does ok with it but it's hard to tell meds are doing what. He's on four diffrent ones.
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cydneyj | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Able to have more control over my Bipolar mood disorder. Have been stable with this medication and combination of an antidepressant for many years.
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cedrictl | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great. No sign of side affecteds. I sleep good. Able to wake-up rested. Family able to see a difference.
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kayleigh110288 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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It seems to have an affect on my anger and mood stability. The high dosage has made me a highly unfriendly person, mostly violent.
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Richard | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
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This drug has worked wonders in calming my mind and helping with anxiety and mood. Mild heartburn and occassional tremor are the only side effects. 250mg extended release version 3x per day (750mg total) for 7 years.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
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The medication has greatly lessened my migraines, but I lose alot of hair daily and I get agitated very easily!!!! I rather be bald and mad than be throwing up with a migrain.
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mj | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
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the effects were effective in the begining , but failed over time .
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mae | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 2.3
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it actually makes me sick for the first hour or so but then it seems to fo away. i take it in the evenings but if i ever miss a dose i can tell the nest day, i also have seizures, and am also manic and bipolar and i have noticed the difference . But i do also take 500mg of Keppra a day, and it never helped until they finally gave me the keppra.
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