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Divalproex sodium Treatment Report

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Generic Name: Divalproex sodium

See also: Valproate Sodium, Valproic Acid

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70 patient evaluations for Divalproex sodium

  • grandma2009
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 28 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Aug 21, 2001)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 26, 2009 750 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Nerve pain (neuralgia) (Started Oct 15, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 24, 2009   ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Feb 24, 2009 250 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Weight gain
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Purpose: Bipolar rapid cycling (Started Dec 31, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 08, 2009 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 31, 2008 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Thirst, Nausea, Nausea
Date
Jan 08, 2009
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.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Sep 13, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 03, 2009 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 28, 2008 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Hair thinning, Tiredness
Date
Jan 03, 2009
Advice & Tips
This med takes a few weeks or even more to be fully effective.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s), Insomnia, and Anxious mood (Started Jun 27, 2008)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Anxious mood Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2009 1000 mg Daily ? Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 13, 2008 1000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 13, 2008
Advice & Tips
Don't abruptly stop medication. Doing so may cause you to have a seizure
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Dec 02, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 31, 2008 750 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Fatigue, Brain fog, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Drowsiness
Date
Dec 31, 2008
Advice & Tips
Up the dosage slowly, be patient.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: General health (Started Jan 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 22, 2008 375 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Fatigue, Nausea
Date
Sep 22, 2008
Advice & Tips
I take this medication to maintain my awareness. I know what it feels like to be completely depressed, sucidal, etc. I don't ever want to go back to that place.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Other (Started Nov 21, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 19, 2008 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 19, 2008
Advice & Tips
Works great for migraines.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started Feb 25, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 10, 2008 750 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 01, 2008 125 mg Daily ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Hallucinations, Stomach problems
Date
Feb 01, 2008
Advice & Tips
Serious stomach problems arose as well as it not being effective at all for me.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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