MISDIAGNOSED WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME BY AN RXHAPPY DOCTOR. Had an EEG showing Temporal Lobe Epileptogenesis in Nov. 2009 but due to insurance troubles couldn't get a second test done until July 2011, which came back normal. They think my Epilepsy might have gone away on its own by then, but I was not prescribed Depakote for Epilepsy anyway. It didn't make me feel BAD like most of my other medications, but it did nothing for the twitches either. But I stayed on it for quite some time anyway only because my doctor told me I had to take it with ice cream, haha.
Purposes:Treat my mood condition(s) and Impulsive behaviors(Started May 18, 2005)
Date
Dosage
Treat my mood condition(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Impulsive behaviors
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Apr 22, 2006
Daily
Moderate
Moderate
Severe
Always
Not at all
Side effects:
Elevated liver enzymes, Weight gain
Date
Apr 22, 2006
Advice & Tips
It seemed to be fairly effective but I had to stop taking it when it began raising my liver enzymes to a toxic level. While I gained some weight from taking this medication most of it was lost easily once it was discontinued.
Not a great drug. Had major weight gain, and fuzzy and slow thinking. But, it gets the job done, and better than being manic/depressed. Also liver testing every couple months was also a pain.
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