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What is Depakote ER?

Depakote ER is a brand name for an extended release preparation of divalproex sodium, a valproic acid derivative. It is an anticonvulsant used to treat certain types of seizures, mania in bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
7 28%
Moderate
4 16%
Mild
8 32%
None
6 24%

Most commonly reported side effects

Weight gain
11 44%
Drowsiness
8 32%
Slowed thinking
7 28%
Tremors
5 20%
Hair loss (alopecia)
5 20%
Agitation/restlessness
3 12%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Depakote ER. See all 11 dosages ►

  2 g daily 3 tbs. daily 100 mg daily 250 mg daily 500 mg daily 750 mg daily 1000 mg daily 1500 mg daily 1750 mg daily 2000 mg daily 2500 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 9 Number of Patients: 9 22 Number of Patients: 22 5 Number of Patients: 5 21 Number of Patients: 21 16 Number of Patients: 16 2 Number of Patients: 2 8 Number of Patients: 8 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Depakote ER (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe
14 52% Side effects too severe: 52%
Did not seem to work
8 30% Did not seem to work: 30%
Other
8 30% Other: 30%
Expense
2 7% Expense: 7%
Doctor's advice
2 7% Doctor's advice: 7%
Not indicated
1 4% Not indicated: 4%

See all 27 patients who’ve stopped taking Depakote ER

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Depakote ER

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
3
2
8
11
8
16

Stopped Taking Depakote ER

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
3
4
7
3
5
5

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
21 84%
Usually
3 12%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
1 4%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
5 20%
Somewhat
3 12%
A little
5 20%
Not at all
12 48%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
2 8%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
5 20%
< $25
7 28%

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Report created on November 23, 2009.