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Divalproex sodium Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Depakote, Depakote ER, Novo-Divalproex, Epival, Valtas OD, Depakote Sprinkles
See also:
Valproate Sodium, Valproic Acid
What is Divalproex sodium? Divalproex sodium is chemically compounded from sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 ratio. It is a delayed release, enteric coated tablet used for seizures, mania associated with bipolar disorder and prevention of migranes.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons taken
305 patients in the community are taking or have taken Divalproex sodium.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 95 | 31% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 46 | 15% |
| Other | 34 | 11% |
| Headaches | 11 | 3% |
| Seizures | 9 | 2% |
| Migraine Headaches | 8 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 7 | 2% |
| Depression | 6 | 1% |
| Epilepsy | 5 | 1% |
| Mood swings | 4 | 1% |
| Migraine | 4 | 1% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Treat my mood condition(s) include Bupropion, Lamotrigine, and Venlafaxine.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Divalproex sodium.
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| 250 mg all the time (24/7) | 2mg as needed | 500 mg as needed | daily | 2 g daily | 2 mg daily | 3 tbs. daily | 20 mg daily | 30 mg daily | 100 mg daily | 125 mg daily | 250 mg daily | 375 mg daily | 500 mg daily | 750 mg daily | 775 mcg daily | 775 mg daily | 875 mg daily | 900 mg daily | 1000 g daily | 1000 mg daily | 1125 mg daily | 1250 mg daily | 1500 mg daily | 1750 mg daily | 2000 mg daily | 2500 mg daily | 1500000 mg daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Divalproex sodium or how long patients were taking Divalproex sodium before stopping.
Currently Taking Divalproex sodium
Stopped Taking Divalproex sodium
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 35 | 49% |  |
| Did not seem to work | 25 | 35% | |
| Other | 20 | 28% | |
| Doctor's advice | 14 | 19% | |
| Expense | 7 | 10% | |
| Personal research | 2 | 3% | |
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | 3% | |
| Not indicated | 2 | 3% | |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 64 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 29% | 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 32% | 11 |
| Slight | 9% | 3 |
| None | 12% | 4 |
| Can't tell | 18% | 6 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 23% | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 16% | 10 |
| Mild | 36% | 23 |
| None | 25% | 16 |
Top reported side-effects include: Weight gain, Fatigue, Grogginess
Summary results are based on 64 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 64)
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- pinkgirl82
- Sex: F
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 1
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 2
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Moderate
- 27 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
- See profile
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by pinkgirl82
Jan 08, 2009
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsMild
- Bipolar, rapid cycling
- Advice/Tips
- I have only been taking this medicine just over a week and it seems to be working so far. I have experienced some very unpredictable nausea/vomitting. Its not every time I take it and it comes completely out of nowhere. Its weird. One minute I'm fine, then all of a sudden I'm running to the bathroom to get sick, then I'm completely fine again. I haven't really had any upset stomach, which makes this even more bizarre. I'm hoping this will go away with time.
- See full evaluation
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1 helpful mark
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- searchinglikeme
- Sex: F
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 0
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Moderate
- 40 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
- See profile
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by searchinglikeme
Mar 10, 2008
- EfficacyNone
- Side-effectsSevere
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 07, 2009.