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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.

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Reasons taken

305 patients in the community are taking or have taken Divalproex sodium.

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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
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 6 Number of Patients: 6 23 Number of Patients: 23 3 Number of Patients: 3 51 Number of Patients: 51 20 Number of Patients: 20 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 59 Number of Patients: 59 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 33 Number of Patients: 33 2 Number of Patients: 2 17 Number of Patients: 17 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Divalproex sodium or how long patients were taking Divalproex sodium before stopping.

Currently Taking Divalproex sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
6
15
35
19
32

Stopped Taking Divalproex sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
9
12
17
12
8
14
Why Patients Stopped Taking Divalproex sodium (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 35 49% Side effects too severe: 49%
Did not seem to work 25 35% Did not seem to work: 35%
Other 20 28% Other: 28%
Doctor's advice 14 19% Doctor's advice: 19%
Expense 7 10% Expense: 10%
Personal research 2 3% Personal research: 3%
Course of treatment ended 2 3% Course of treatment ended: 3%
Not indicated 2 3% Not indicated: 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)

  • pinkgirl82
    Sex: F
    Depression: 1
    Emotional: 1
    Compulsion: 1
    Anxiety: 1
    Mania: 2
    Physical: 2
    External Stress: Moderate
    27 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
  • 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.

  • searchinglikeme
    Sex: F
    Depression: 1
    Emotional: 1
    Compulsion: 0
    Anxiety: 0
    Mania: 0
    Physical: 0
    External Stress: Moderate
    40 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
  • searchinglikeme
  • by searchinglikeme
    Mar 10, 2008
  • EfficacyNone
  • Side-effectsSevere
  • Treat my mood condition(s)

See all evaluation results for Divalproex sodium

Report created on November 07, 2009.