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5 patient evaluations for Divalproex sodium taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy' with a side effects rating of MildMildMildMildMild

Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Apr 15, 1991)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 16, 2012 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Feb 13, 2012 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
Feb 13, 2012
Advice & Tips
I have taken this medicine, with the exception of about a year, since 1991, and have not had any grand mal seizures. I have had mild aural seizure activity, but not bad enough to warrant a visit to the doctors. It has been 20 years without a grand mal seizure for me, and I think that is a big accomplishment compared to how I did before I started taking Depakote.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 28, 2011 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jul 28, 2011
Advice & Tips
This hasn't helped with my seizures at all, but made my migraines almost non-existent. I'm in the process of weaning off this medication.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 25, 1995)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 29, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 10, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Balance problems, Muscle spasms, Fatigue, Depressed mood, Brain fog, Insomnia, Joint pain, Atrophy of right arm muscles, Memory problems
Date
Dec 29, 2010
Advice & Tips
Please talk to your doctor about negative side effects you are having. Find a neurologist they can help you understand what is going on!
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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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 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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