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30 patient evaluations for Divalproex sodium taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy'

Purposes: Epilepsy and Seizures (complex partial) (Started Mar 30, 2009)
Date Dosage Epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Seizures (complex partial) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 23, 2010   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Dec 21, 2009 1000 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: Epilepsy (Started Mar 14, 1998)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 11, 2010 750 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 11, 2010
Advice & Tips
I measure my medicine out in a seven-day reminder container, so I dont forget to take the medicine. I have been free from Major tonic-clonic seizures for over 12 years, now.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Feb 02, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 13, 2010 125 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
The medication worked well but the weight gain was not good for me so if you have a weight problem to the heavy side you need to be very cause with how you take this and how your diet is monitored.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • trice
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 43y
    • Duration: 30 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: None
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    0 seizures
    2 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 06, 2000)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 19, 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
Side effects:
Problems concentrating, Drowsiness, Tremor(s), Slowed thinking, Memory problems
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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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Purposes: Epilepsy and Migraine headaches (Started Mar 15, 2007)
Date Dosage Epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Migraine headaches Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 15, 2007 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 13, 1976)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 01, 2006 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Feb 01, 2006
Advice & Tips
always keep in mind that side effects may not be worse then the condition.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 15, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 21, 2004 1000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jun 14, 1998)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 14, 2001 750 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 06, 1991)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 05, 1991   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
May 05, 1991
Advice & Tips
1. I manage it daily by always taking my medication and doing what the doctor says. 2. I don't know of any. 3. It isn't really a big set back although it is something that you have to remember.
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