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Brand Names: Depakine, Depakote, Depakote ER, Epilim, Epival, Novo-Divalproex, Orfil, ratio-Valproic, Valproate
Generic Name: Valproic Acid
See also: Sodium Valproate

What is Valproic Acid? Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to treat certain types of seizures, mania in bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines. It is available under brand names Depacon®; Depakene®; Depakote®; Depakote® ER; Depakote® Sprinkle. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

104 patients in the community are taking or have taken Valproic Acid.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat my mood condition(s) 70 67%
Other 11 10%
bipolar disorder 3 2%
General health 2 1%
Deadened emotions 1 <1%
Headaches/ Migraines 1 <1%
disease-related symptoms 1 <1%
Problems concentrating 1 <1%
Don't know 1 <1%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Valproic Acid.

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  0 mg day 2 g day 3 tbs. day 100 mg day 125 mg day 200 mg day 225 mg day 250 mg day 375 mg day 375 mg none 450 mg day 500 mg day 700 mg day 750 mg day 800 mg day 1000 mg day 1500 mg day 2000 mg day 2400 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 8 Number of Patients: 8 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 14 Number of Patients: 14 1 Number of Patients: 1 6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 19 Number of Patients: 19 14 Number of Patients: 14 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Valproic Acid or how long patients were taking Valproic Acid before stopping.

Currently taking Valproic Acid

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
6
10
9
8
8
23

Stopped taking Valproic Acid

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
5
2
6
3
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Valproic Acid (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 13 68% Side effects too severe: 68%
Did not seem to work 9 47% Did not seem to work: 47%
Doctor's advice 4 21% Doctor's advice: 21%
Other 3 16% Other: 16%
Not indicated 1 5% Not indicated: 5%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 19 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 44% 7
Moderate 19% 3
Slight 13% 2
None 13% 2
Can't tell 13% 2

Treat my mood condition(s)

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 16% 3
Moderate 37% 7
Mild 42% 8
None 5% 1

Top reported side-effects include: Weight gain, Fatigue, Grogginess

Summary results are based on 19 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 19)

  • mountabora
    Depression: 0
    Emotional: 0
    Compulsion: 0
    Anxiety: 0
    Mania: 0
    Physical: 0
    External Stress: Low
    24 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
    See profile
  • mountabora
  • by mountabora
    Dec 20, 2002
  • EfficacyCan't tell
  • Side-effectsModerate
  • Treat my mood condition(s)

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

See all evaluation results for Valproic Acid



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