Valproic Acid Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Depakine, Depakote, Depakote ER, Epilim, Epival, Novo-Divalproex, Novo-Divalproex, Orfil, Ratio-Valproic 500mg, 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.
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Reasons Taken
116 patients in the community are taking or have taken Valproic Acid.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 58 | 50% |
| Other | 31 | 26% |
| Anxiety | 4 | 3% |
| Headache | 3 | 2% |
| Mood swings | 3 | 2% |
| General health | 2 | 1% |
| Don't know | 1 | <1% |
| Problems concentrating | 1 | <1% |
| Pain | 1 | <1% |
| Depression | 1 | <1% |
| Headaches/ Migraines | 1 | <1% |
| Deadened emotions | 1 | <1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | <1% |
| Emotional lability | 1 | <1% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | <1% |
| Persistent Migraine Aura without Infarction (Pain) | 1 | <1% |
| Slow my MS progress | 1 | <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
Stopped taking Valproic Acid
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 18 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 38% | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 15% | 2 |
| Slight | 15% | 2 |
| None | 15% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 15% | 2 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 17% | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 33% | 6 |
| Mild | 33% | 6 |
| None | 17% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: Weight gain, Fatigue, Drowsiness
Summary results are based on 18 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 18)
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- mountabora
- Depression: 0
- Emotional: 0
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 0
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Moderate
- 24 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
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by mountabora
Dec 20, 2002
- EfficacyCan't tell
- Side-effectsModerate
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- searchinglikeme
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 0
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Moderate
- 39 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Low
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by searchinglikeme
Mar 10, 2008
- EfficacyNone
- Side-effectsSevere
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks